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==Primary Author(s)*==
==Primary Author(s)*==
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Tharanga Niroshini Senaratne, PhD
Tharanga Niroshini Senaratne, PhD
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==WHO Classification of Disease==
==WHO Classification of Disease==


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==Definition / Description of Disease==
==Related Terminology==
 
POEMS syndrome is a rare blood disorder which is considered to be a subtype of plasma cell neoplasm. It is a multisystem disorder and stands for '''<u>P</u>'''olyneuropathy, '''<u>O</u>'''rganomegaly, '''<u>E</u>'''ndocrinopathy/edema, '''<u>M</u>'''onoclonal-protein (increased levels in blood), and '''<u>S</u>'''kin changes. In this condition, abnormal monoclonal proteins are secreted by plasma cells leading to its clinical presentations which include nerve damage, enlargement of spleen and/or lymph nodes, endocrine involvement leading to diabetes, thyroid abnormalities and certain skin/ hair changes such as hyperpigmentation, thickening of skin, red spots and increased facial hair growth.
 
==Synonyms / Terminology==
 
*<ref name=":0">https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/poems-syndrome/</ref>Crow-Fukase syndrome
*<ref name=":0" />Osteosclerotic myeloma
*<ref name=":0" />PEP syndrome (Polyneuropathy-endocrinopathy-plasma cell dyscrasia syndrome)
*<ref name=":0" />Shimpo syndrome
*<ref name=":0" />Takatsuki syndrome<ref name=":1">{{Cite journal|last=Suichi|first=Tomoki|last2=Misawa|first2=Sonoko|last3=Beppu|first3=Minako|last4=Takahashi|first4=Sho|last5=Sekiguchi|first5=Yukari|last6=Shibuya|first6=Kazumoto|last7=Amino|first7=Hiroshi|last8=Tsuneyama|first8=Atsuko|last9=Suzuki|first9=Yo-Ichi|date=2019-09-03|title=Prevalence, clinical profiles, and prognosis of POEMS syndrome in Japanese nationwide survey|url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31371568|journal=Neurology|volume=93|issue=10|pages=e975–e983|doi=10.1212/WNL.0000000000008062|issn=1526-632X|pmid=31371568}}</ref>
 
==Epidemiology / Prevalence==
Not much information can be derived regarding the incidence and prevalence of POEMS syndrome.<ref group="Epidemiology">https://www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/OC_Exp.php?Lng=GB&Expert=2905</ref>. Some information can be derived from the study conducted in Japan in the year 2015. The result showed that the prevalence is 0.3 per 1,00,000 with a male: female ratio of 1.5:1.<ref name=":1" /> The median age of  occurrence is 54.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Suichi|first=Tomoki|last2=Misawa|first2=Sonoko|last3=Beppu|first3=Minako|last4=Takahashi|first4=Sho|last5=Sekiguchi|first5=Yukari|last6=Shibuya|first6=Kazumoto|last7=Amino|first7=Hiroshi|last8=Tsuneyama|first8=Atsuko|last9=Suzuki|first9=Yo-Ichi|date=2019-09-03|title=Prevalence, clinical profiles, and prognosis of POEMS syndrome in Japanese nationwide survey|url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31371568|journal=Neurology|volume=93|issue=10|pages=e975–e983|doi=10.1212/WNL.0000000000008062|issn=1526-632X|pmid=31371568}}</ref> However, few cases have also been seen in patients in their twenties.<ref name=":0" /> Mean survival is 13.7 years.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Marinho|first=Flauberto Sousa|last2=Pirmez|first2=Rodrigo|last3=Nogueira|first3=Renata|last4=Cuzzi|first4=Tullia|last5=Sodré|first5=Celso Tavares|last6=Silva|first6=Marcia|date=2015|title=Cutaneous Manifestations in POEMS Syndrome: Case Report and Review|url=https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/381302|journal=Case Reports in Dermatology|language=english|volume=7|issue=1|pages=61–69|doi=10.1159/000381302|issn=1662-6567|pmc=PMC4448059|pmid=26034475}}</ref>
==Clinical Features==


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|For POEMS syndrome: osteosclerotic myeloma
<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> B-symptoms (weight loss, fever, night sweats)
 
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<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> Lymphadenopathy (uncommon)
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|'''Laboratory Findings'''
|Not Recommended
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==Gene Rearrangements==


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As mentioned earlier, POEMS syndrome is a rare disorder which comprises of constellation of clinical presentations with neuropathy present in almost 100% of the cases. Following are the clinical features:
*'''<u>Polyneuropathy</u>:''' One of the earliest presentations or may be the only presentation. The onset is usually sub-acute with mixed (sensory-motor) distal & symmetrical involvement. This is often associated with abnormal sensations like allodynia. Sensory involvement precedes motor loss. Most patients need assistance soon after developing polyneuropathy either because of  loss of function or pain.<ref name=":2">{{Cite journal|last=Brown|first=Rachel|last2=Ginsberg|first2=Lionel|date=2019|title=POEMS syndrome: clinical update|url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6342878/|journal=Journal of Neurology|volume=266|issue=1|pages=268–277|doi=10.1007/s00415-018-9110-6|issn=0340-5354|pmc=6342878|pmid=30498913}}</ref>
*'''<u>Organomegaly and Organ dysfunction:</u>'''  There are multiple organ involvement and damage leading to organ dysfunction. Most common involved organs are lymph nodes, liver, kidney and spleen. Other organs which can be affected are CNS, renal, lung which can lead to asymptomatic parenchymal thickening, decreased GFR and pulmonary HTN; respectively. <ref name=":2" /> Furthermore, arterial vascular involvement  has been noted which can lead to cerebro-vascular accidents and ischemic strokes. <ref name=":2" />
*'''<u>Endocrinopathy:</u>''' Multiple endocrinal organs can be involved. Most common presentation noted in males are erectile dysfunction because of hypogonadism which may be because of involvement of hypothalamus, pituitary or the primary organ itself(testes).<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Dispenzieri|first=Angela|last2=Kourelis|first2=Taxiarchis|last3=Buadi|first3=Francis|date=2018-02|title=POEMS Syndrome|url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hoc.2017.09.010|journal=Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America|volume=32|issue=1|pages=119–139|doi=10.1016/j.hoc.2017.09.010|issn=0889-8588}}</ref>  Other presentations can be diabetes, hypo/hyperthyroidism or adrenal gland abnormalities.
*'''<u>Monoclonal antibodies</u>''': POEMS syndrome is typically considered to be a plasma cell abnormality where plasma cells produce excessively high paraproteins particularly light chains (lambda proteins mainly of IgA type). The unique feature of POEMS which distinguish this condition from rest of the gammopathies is that- it is found that in approximately 50% of the pre-treatment specimens have reactive lymphoid aggregates which  contain a mixture of both B and T cells with a thin rim of plasma cells. Other consistent finding are atypically appearing megakaryocytes with hyperplasia. Increased platelets counts are seen in 54% of the cases.<ref name=":4">{{Cite journal|last=Dispenzieri|first=Angela|date=2019|title=POEMS Syndrome: 2019 Update on diagnosis, risk-stratification, and management|url=https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ajh.25495|journal=American Journal of Hematology|language=en|volume=94|issue=7|pages=812–827|doi=10.1002/ajh.25495|issn=1096-8652}}</ref>  PBS is usually normal. <ref name=":2" />
*'''<u>Skin involvement:</u>''' About 68% patients diagnosed with POEMS syndrome present with skin involvement. Most common is diffuse hyperpigmentation(purplish hue), acrocyanosis, calciphylaxis, thickening of skin, papular lesions, excessive sweating; aka; hyperhidrosis. Areas most commonly involved are extensor surfaces, neck,  arm pit. Nail changes such as leukonychia. Hypertrichosis has also been reported. In few cases, hemangiomas such as cherry and capillary hemangiomas has been noted.
*'''<u>Other findings</u>'''- fluid accumulation in body cavities leading to peritoneal effusion, pleural effusion and ascites.
*'''<u>Papilledema</u>'''
*'''<u>Polycythemia</u>'''
*'''<u>Specific finding in males</u>'''- gynecomastia and  impotence noted in male patients.
*'''<u>Specific findings in Females</u>'''- amenorrhea and galactorrhea have been reported in female patients with POEMS syndrome
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==Sites of Involvement==
POEMS syndrome involves multiple systems of the body.
*'''<u>Peripheral nerves and spinal cord</u>''': Peripheral neuropathy is present in 100% of the cases. This is the most common manifestation of POEMS syndrome.
*'''<u>Reticuloendothelial system</u>'''- Lymph node, spleen and Liver are also most frequently involved. Lymph node simulates Castleman disease. Hepatosplenomegaly is present in almost 50% of the cases.
*'''<u>Bone</u>'''- Bone is involved in 95% of the POEMS patient. Bone lesions are mostly sclerotic, but occasionally can be lytic lesions surrounded by thin rim of sclerosis. "Soap bubble" appearances have also been reported.<ref>{{Cite journal|title=POEMS Syndrome - an overview {{!}} ScienceDirect Topics|url=https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/poems-syndrome}}</ref>
*'''<u>Skin</u>'''- About 90% of the POEMS patients develop skin changes. Most commonly being skin pigmentations.
*'''<u>Kidney-</u>''' Kidney damage has been reported which can alter GFR and can lead to CKD.
*<u>'''Pancreas-'''</u>  Diabetes type2 has been noted.<ref name=":3">{{Cite journal|title=POEMS Syndrome - Hormonal and Metabolic Disorders|url=https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/hormonal-and-metabolic-disorders/polyglandular-deficiency-syndromes/poems-syndrome|language=en-US}}</ref>
*'''<u>Adrenal gland-</u>''' Involvement of adrenal glands cause malfunctioning leading to Addison's disease.<ref name=":3" />
*'''<u>Gonads</u>'''- decreased level of testosterone can lead to hypo functioning of male gonads eventually leading to hypogonadism.<ref name=":3" />
*'''<u>Thyroids</u>'''
*'''<u>Eye</u>'''
==Morphologic Features==
*'''<u>Bone marrow Findings</u>'''- Increased monoclonal plasma cells interspersed between polyclonal plasma cells with majority of monoclonal cells resembling λ chains. Plasma cell rimming around lymphoid aggregates. Also, Platelet precursors or megakaryocytes hyperplasia have been reported. <ref>{{Cite journal|last=Dao|first=Linda N.|last2=Hanson|first2=Curtis A.|last3=Dispenzieri|first3=Angela|last4=Morice|first4=William G.|last5=Kurtin|first5=Paul J.|last6=Hoyer|first6=James D.|date=2011-06-16|title=Bone marrow histopathology in POEMS syndrome: a distinctive combination of plasma cell, lymphoid, and myeloid findings in 87 patients|url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21385854|journal=Blood|volume=117|issue=24|pages=6438–6444|doi=10.1182/blood-2010-11-316935|issn=1528-0020|pmc=3123015|pmid=21385854}}</ref>
*'''<u>Nerve fiber biopsies</u>'''- POEMS syndrome has predilection for peripheral nerves compared to autonomic nerve fibers. The manifestation is severe and progressive. Biopsy specimens have shown 2 specific findings including axonal degeneration and epineural blood vessels formation which can be helpful in differentiating from C IDP(Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy). CIDP presents as endoneurial inflammation and characteristic "onion bulb appearance".<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Piccione|first=Ezequiel A.|last2=Engelstad|first2=Janean|last3=Dyck|first3=Peter J.|last4=Mauermann|first4=Michelle L.|last5=Dispenzieri|first5=Angela|last6=Dyck|first6=P. James B.|date=2016-10-31|title=Nerve pathologic features differentiate POEMS syndrome from CIDP|url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5088652/|journal=Acta Neuropathologica Communications|volume=4|doi=10.1186/s40478-016-0389-1|issn=2051-5960|pmc=5088652|pmid=27799073}}</ref>
*'''<u>Skin Biopsies</u>'''-  Cases who developed hemangioma, biopsy showed "glomeruloid pattern"; accumulation of blood vessels containing RBCs in dilated vascular space resembling renal glomeruli. Patients who presented with skin thickening showed sclerosis with dilation of blood vessels on biopsy. Livedo reticularis biopsies showed thrombosis with necrosis in arterioles.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Barete|first=Stéphane|last2=Mouawad|first2=Roger|last3=Choquet|first3=Sylvain|last4=Viala|first4=Karine|last5=Leblond|first5=Véronique|last6=Musset|first6=Lucile|last7=Amoura|first7=Zahir|last8=Khayat|first8=David|last9=Francès|first9=Camille|date=2010-06-01|title=Skin Manifestations and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Levels in POEMS Syndrome: Impact of Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation|url=http://archderm.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/archdermatol.2010.100|journal=Archives of Dermatology|language=en|volume=146|issue=6|doi=10.1001/archdermatol.2010.100|issn=0003-987X}}</ref>
*'''<u>Bone lesions biopsy</u>''':    Osteosclerotic bone lesions biopsy shows proliferation of plasma cells which stain positive for CD138.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Hara|first=Daisuke|last2=Akiyama|first2=Hisanao|last3=Nukui|first3=Saki|last4=Shimizu|first4=Takahiro|last5=Hoshikawa|first5=Masahiro|last6=Hasegawa|first6=Yasuhiro|date=2017-10|title=Utility of osteosclerotic lesion biopsy in diagnosis of POEMS syndrome: A case report|url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29019884|journal=Medicine|volume=96|issue=41|pages=e8188|doi=10.1097/MD.0000000000008188|issn=1536-5964|pmc=5662307|pmid=29019884}}</ref>
==Immunophenotype==
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!Finding!!Marker
!Driver Gene!!Fusion(s) and Common Partner Genes!!Molecular Pathogenesis!!Typical Chromosomal Alteration(s)
!Prevalence -Common >20%, Recurrent 5-20% or Rare <5% (Disease)
!Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Therapeutic Significance - D, P, T
!Established Clinical Significance Per Guidelines - Yes or No (Source)
!Clinical Relevance Details/Other Notes
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|Positive (universal)||<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> CD1
|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> ''ABL1''||<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> ''BCR::ABL1''||<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> The pathogenic derivative is the der(22) resulting in fusion of 5’ BCR and 3’ABL1.||<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> t(9;22)(q34;q11.2)
|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> Common (CML)
|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> D, P, T
|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> Yes (WHO, NCCN)
|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span>
The t(9;22) is diagnostic of CML in the appropriate morphology and clinical context (add reference). This fusion is responsive to targeted therapy such as Imatinib (Gleevec) (add reference). BCR::ABL1 is generally favorable in CML (add reference).
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|Positive (subset)||<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> CD2
|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> ''CIC''
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|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> ''CIC::DUX4''
|Negative (universal)||<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> CD3
|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> Typically, the last exon of ''CIC'' is fused to ''DUX4''. The fusion breakpoint in ''CIC'' is usually intra-exonic and removes an inhibitory sequence, upregulating ''PEA3'' genes downstream of ''CIC'' including ''ETV1'', ''ETV4'', and ''ETV5''.
|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> t(4;19)(q25;q13)
|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> Common (CIC-rearranged sarcoma)
|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> D
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|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span>
 
''DUX4'' has many homologous genes; an alternate translocation in a minority of cases is t(10;19), but this is usually indistinguishable from t(4;19) by short-read sequencing (add references).
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|Negative (subset)||<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> CD4
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Other fusion partners include ''KIF5B, NPM1, STRN, TFG, TPM3, CLTC, KLC1''
|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> Fusions result in constitutive activation of the ''ALK'' tyrosine kinase. The most common ''ALK'' fusion is ''EML4::ALK'', with breakpoints in intron 19 of ''ALK''. At the transcript level, a variable (5’) partner gene is fused to 3’ ''ALK'' at exon 20. Rarely, ''ALK'' fusions contain exon 19 due to breakpoints in intron 18.
|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> N/A
|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> Rare (Lung adenocarcinoma)
|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> T
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Plasma cells in BM biopsy ranges from<5% to 60%. 95% of the cases have value <5%.<ref name=":6">{{Cite journal|last=Dispenzieri|first=Angela|date=2012-06-14|title=How I treat POEMS syndrome|url=https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2012-03-378992|journal=Blood|volume=119|issue=24|pages=5650–5658|doi=10.1182/blood-2012-03-378992|issn=0006-4971|pmc=PMC3425020|pmid=22547581}}</ref>  Usually there are a combination of normal polyclonal plasma cells and monoclonal plasma cells. The monoclonal plasma cells stains positive for λ chains (IgA and IgG). <ref>{{Cite journal|last=Dao|first=Linda N.|last2=Hanson|first2=Curtis A.|last3=Dispenzieri|first3=Angela|last4=Morice|first4=William G.|last5=Kurtin|first5=Paul J.|last6=Hoyer|first6=James D.|date=2011-06-16|title=Bone marrow histopathology in POEMS syndrome: a distinctive combination of plasma cell, lymphoid, and myeloid findings in 87 patients|url=https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2010-11-316935|journal=Blood|volume=117|issue=24|pages=6438–6444|doi=10.1182/blood-2010-11-316935|issn=0006-4971|pmc=PMC3123015|pmid=21385854}}</ref>
Both balanced and unbalanced forms are observed by FISH (add references).
 
'''<u>POSITIVE</u>'''
 
*CD138+ forms plasma cell rim around lymphoid aggregates
*CD38+ rim around lymphoid aggregates
*monoclonal Plasma cells stains positive for cytoplasmic λ chain immunoglobulins.
*Bright expression of CD45 and normal expression of CD19 in polytypic CD19 (Normal finding).
*Lymphoid aggregates were staining positive for CD20+ B cells and CD3+ T cells.
 
 
'''<u>NEGATIVE</u>'''
 
*Diminished expression of CD45 and loss of CD19 in monotypic plasma cells. (findings in POEMS).
 
*κ chain immunoglobulin stain absent.
*''JAK2<sup>V617F</sup>''  mutation absent
*HHV8 staining absent
 
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==Chromosomal Rearrangements (Gene Fusions)==
 
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!Chromosomal Rearrangement!!Genes in Fusion (5’ or 3’ Segments)!!Pathogenic Derivative!!Prevalence
|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> ''ABL1''
!Diagnostic Significance (Yes, No or Unknown)
|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> N/A
!Prognostic Significance (Yes, No or Unknown)
|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> Intragenic deletion of exons 2–7 in ''EGFR'' removes the ligand-binding domain, resulting in a constitutively active tyrosine kinase with downstream activation of multiple oncogenic pathways.
!Therapeutic Significance (Yes, No or Unknown)
|<span class="blue-text">EXAMPLE:</span> N/A
!Notes
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The t(9;22) is diagnostic of CML in the appropriate morphology and clinical context (add reference). This fusion is responsive to targeted therapy such as Imatinib (Gleevec) (add reference).
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* Chromosomal Rearrangements (Gene Fusions)
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* Characteristic Chromosomal Patterns
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Diagnosis of POEMS syndrome requires meticulous search for clinical features and testing because of clinical simulation with other common conditions. Being one of the rare disease entities it can easily be missed by clinicians.  
Diagnosis of POEMS syndrome requires meticulous search for clinical features and testing because of clinical simulation with other common conditions. Being one of the rare disease entities it can easily be missed by clinicians.  


'''<u>MANAGEMENT</u>'''<ref name=":4" />
'''<u>MANAGEMENT</u>'''<ref name=":4">{{Cite journal|last=Dispenzieri|first=Angela|date=2019|title=POEMS Syndrome: 2019 Update on diagnosis, risk-stratification, and management|url=https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ajh.25495|journal=American Journal of Hematology|language=en|volume=94|issue=7|pages=812–827|doi=10.1002/ajh.25495|issn=1096-8652}}</ref>


Management of POEMS syndrome requires multiple steps.
Management of POEMS syndrome requires multiple steps.
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*clinical improvement in effusions
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==Individual Region Genomic Gain / Loss / LOH==
==Individual Region Genomic Gain/Loss/LOH==


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''ERBB2''
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A study conducted at Peking Union Medical college Hospital from November 2011 to June 2012 showed the following chromosomal abnormalities associated with POEMS syndrome.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Kang|first=Wen-Ying|last2=Shen|first2=Kai-Ni|last3=Duan|first3=Ming-Hui|last4=Zhang|first4=Wei|last5=Cao|first5=Xin-Xin|last6=Zhou|first6=Dao-Bin|last7=Li|first7=Jian|date=2013-12|title=14q32 translocations and 13q14 deletions are common cytogenetic abnormalities in POEMS syndrome|url=https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ejh.12189|journal=European Journal of Haematology|language=en|volume=91|issue=6|pages=490–496|doi=10.1111/ejh.12189}}</ref>. In this study, BM plasma cells CD138+ were collected using MACS system and then FISH technique was applied.   
A study conducted at Peking Union Medical college Hospital from November 2011 to June 2012 showed the following chromosomal abnormalities associated with POEMS syndrome.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Kang|first=Wen-Ying|last2=Shen|first2=Kai-Ni|last3=Duan|first3=Ming-Hui|last4=Zhang|first4=Wei|last5=Cao|first5=Xin-Xin|last6=Zhou|first6=Dao-Bin|last7=Li|first7=Jian|date=2013-12|title=14q32 translocations and 13q14 deletions are common cytogenetic abnormalities in POEMS syndrome|url=https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ejh.12189|journal=European Journal of Haematology|language=en|volume=91|issue=6|pages=490–496|doi=10.1111/ejh.12189}}</ref>. In this study, BM plasma cells CD138+ were collected using MACS system and then FISH technique was applied.   
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==Characteristic Chromosomal Patterns==
==Characteristic Chromosomal or Other Global Mutational Patterns==


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==Gene Mutations (SNV / INDEL)==
==Gene Mutations (SNV/INDEL)==


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A study was conducted in 20 patients of POEMS syndrome. The study showed 7  gene shaving recurrent somatic gene mutations involved in POEMS syndrome.  It is important to know that none of the important gene mutations involved in MM such as NRAS, KRAS, BRAF, and TP53 were found in POEMS syndrome patients.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Nagao|first=Yuhei|last2=Mimura|first2=Naoya|last3=Takeda|first3=June|last4=Yoshida|first4=Kenichi|last5=Shiozawa|first5=Yusuke|last6=Oshima|first6=Motohiko|last7=Aoyama|first7=Kazumasa|last8=Saraya|first8=Atsunori|last9=Koide|first9=Shuhei|date=2019-07|title=Genetic and transcriptional landscape of plasma cells in POEMS syndrome|url=https://www.nature.com/articles/s41375-018-0348-x|journal=Leukemia|language=en|volume=33|issue=7|pages=1723–1735|doi=10.1038/s41375-018-0348-x|issn=1476-5551}}</ref> [[HAEM4:Plasma Cell Neoplasms]]
A study was conducted in 20 patients of POEMS syndrome. The study showed 7  gene shaving recurrent somatic gene mutations involved in POEMS syndrome.  It is important to know that none of the important gene mutations involved in MM such as NRAS, KRAS, BRAF, and TP53 were found in POEMS syndrome patients.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Nagao|first=Yuhei|last2=Mimura|first2=Naoya|last3=Takeda|first3=June|last4=Yoshida|first4=Kenichi|last5=Shiozawa|first5=Yusuke|last6=Oshima|first6=Motohiko|last7=Aoyama|first7=Kazumasa|last8=Saraya|first8=Atsunori|last9=Koide|first9=Shuhei|date=2019-07|title=Genetic and transcriptional landscape of plasma cells in POEMS syndrome|url=https://www.nature.com/articles/s41375-018-0348-x|journal=Leukemia|language=en|volume=33|issue=7|pages=1723–1735|doi=10.1038/s41375-018-0348-x|issn=1476-5551}}</ref> [[HAEM4:Plasma Cell Neoplasms]]
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==Epigenomic Alterations==
==Epigenomic Alterations==
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==Genes and Main Pathways Involved==
==Genes and Main Pathways Involved==


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'''<u>PATHOGENESIS OF POEMS SYNDROME</u>'''
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*'''<u>Pro-inflammatory markers</u>''' concentrations are increased leading to wide spread inflammation. Some of them are- TNF- α (Tumor Necrotic Factor), IFN-γ ( Interferon γ), IL-1β, IL-2, IL-6 (Interleukins). The cause of increased levels of cytokines are not known, but it has been hypothesized that cytokines are secreted because of stimulation by λ IGs secreted by plasma cells or by the tumor itself.
*'''<u>Pro-inflammatory markers</u>''' concentrations are increased leading to wide spread inflammation. Some of them are- TNF- α (Tumor Necrotic Factor), IFN-γ ( Interferon γ), IL-1β, IL-2, IL-6 (Interleukins). The cause of increased levels of cytokines are not known, but it has been hypothesized that cytokines are secreted because of stimulation by λ IGs secreted by plasma cells or by the tumor itself.
*'''<u>Decreased</u>''' level of '''<u>anti-inflammatory cytokines</u>-'''  A decreased level of TGF-β (Transforming Growth Factor β) may lead to imbalance between the pro and anti inflammatory factors resulting in disastrous clinical representation.
*'''<u>Decreased</u>''' level of '''<u>anti-inflammatory cytokines</u>-'''  A decreased level of TGF-β (Transforming Growth Factor β) may lead to imbalance between the pro and anti inflammatory factors resulting in disastrous clinical representation.
*Role of '''<u>VEGF</u>'''- Again, it is being hypothesized that VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) may lead to neovascularization leading to proliferation of small  blood vessels. It is important to note that disease activity correlates with VEGF levels even more than M proteins.<ref name=":6" />
*Role of '''<u>VEGF</u>'''- Again, it is being hypothesized that VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) may lead to neovascularization leading to proliferation of small  blood vessels. It is important to note that disease activity correlates with VEGF levels even more than M proteins.<ref name=":6">{{Cite journal|last=Dispenzieri|first=Angela|date=2012-06-14|title=How I treat POEMS syndrome|url=https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2012-03-378992|journal=Blood|volume=119|issue=24|pages=5650–5658|doi=10.1182/blood-2012-03-378992|issn=0006-4971|pmc=PMC3425020|pmid=22547581}}</ref>
*'''<u>λ Immunoglobulins</u>'''
*'''<u>λ Immunoglobulins</u>'''


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==Genetic Diagnostic Testing Methods==
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==Familial Forms==
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==References==
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==Notes==
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<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Citation of this Page'': “Plasma cell neoplasms with associated paraneoplastic syndrome”. Compendium of Cancer Genome Aberrations (CCGA), Cancer Genomics Consortium (CGC), updated {{REVISIONMONTH}}/{{REVISIONDAY}}/{{REVISIONYEAR}}, <nowiki>https://ccga.io/index.php/HAEM5:Plasma_cell_neoplasms_with_associated_paraneoplastic_syndrome</nowiki>.
<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Citation of this Page'': “Plasma cell neoplasms with associated paraneoplastic syndrome”. Compendium of Cancer Genome Aberrations (CCGA), Cancer Genomics Consortium (CGC), updated {{REVISIONMONTH}}/{{REVISIONDAY}}/{{REVISIONYEAR}}, <nowiki>https://ccga.io/index.php/HAEM5:Plasma_cell_neoplasms_with_associated_paraneoplastic_syndrome</nowiki>.
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