Syndrome of polyneuropathy, skin hyperpigmentation, oedema and hepatosplenomegaly

Syndrome of polyneuropathy, skin hyperpigmentation, oedema and hepatosplenomegaly

Four middle-aged male Chinese with polyneuropathy, skin hyperpigmentation, oedema, hepatosplenomegaly, ascites, gynaecomastia and white nails are described. In Japan and United States this syndrome has been associated with plasma cell dyscrasia. However, neither M-protein nor skeletal lesions were d...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry neurosurgery and psychiatry, 1983-12, Vol.46 (12), p.1108-1114
Hauptverfasser: Tang, L M, Hsi, M S, Ryu, S J, Minauchi, Y
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Sprache:eng
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Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Cranial nerves. Spinal roots. Peripheral nerves. Autonomic nervous system. Gustation. Olfaction
Edema - complications
Hepatomegaly - complications
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Nervous system (semeiology, syndromes)
Nervous System Diseases - complications
Neurology
Pigmentation Disorders - complications
Skin Diseases - complications
Splenomegaly - complications
Syndrome
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Zusammenfassung:Four middle-aged male Chinese with polyneuropathy, skin hyperpigmentation, oedema, hepatosplenomegaly, ascites, gynaecomastia and white nails are described. In Japan and United States this syndrome has been associated with plasma cell dyscrasia. However, neither M-protein nor skeletal lesions were demonstrated in these four patients.
ISSN:0022-3050
1468-330X
DOI:10.1136/jnnp.46.12.1108