General anesthesia management in a patient with POEMS syndrome: a case report
Abstract
Introduction: POEMS syndrome is a rare paraneoplastic disorder characterized by polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal gammopathy, and skin changes.Anesthesia management for patients with POEMS syndrome is complex and challenging due to the involvement of multiple systems.Case Presentation: This case report presents the anesthesia management of a 45-year-old patient with POEMS syndrome who underwent nephrectomy and was successfully managed with total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA).Conclusion: Anesthesia management in patients with POEMS syndrome involves numerous risks that must be considered due to neuropathic findings, cardiopulmonary function, and hematological status, and requires a multidisciplinary approach.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
Anesthesia and Pain Management
Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine
- Volume
- 17
- Issue
- 02
- Pages
- 176–178
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026