POEMS syndrome risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

There are no established risk factors for the development of POEMS syndrome.

Risk Factors

The most potent risk factor leading to the development of POEMS syndrome is multiple myeloma of osteosclerotic type. Other risk factors include the following:

• Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)