POEMS syndrome echocardiography or ultrasound
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sabawoon Mirwais, M.B.B.S, M.D.[2]
Overview
Echocardiography/ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of POEMS syndrome. Findings suggestive of POEMS syndrome
Echocardiography/Ultrasound
Echocardiography
Echocardiography may be helpful in the diagnosis of POEMS syndrome. Findings suggestive of POEMS syndrome include:
- Pericardial effusion
- Left ventricular hypertrophy with moderately impaired systolic function[1]
- Pulmonary hypertension[1]
Ultrasound
Abdominal ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of POEMS syndrome. Findings suggestive of POEMS syndrome include:
- Seroperitoneum[1]
- Hepatosplenomegaly