Abstract:
Objective To highlight the important role of the laboratory physician in the diagnosis of the disease by presenting the diagnostic process of a rare clinical case.
Methods The case was analyzed by a combination of laboratory tests, imaging and pathology examinations to assist in the diagnosis.
Results The case was finally diagnosed as POEMS syndrome.
Conclusion The test report contains important clinical information, and the laboratory physician should closely integrate with the clinic when interpreting the report and actively participate in the clinical diagnosis.
Key words:
laboratory physician,
rare disease,
clinical communication,
POEMS syndrome
Wanjun Chen, Yueting Gao, Jinlong Song. Report and analysis of a case of POEMS syndrome[J]. Chinese Journal of Clinical Laboratory Management(Electronic Edition), 2024, 12(03): 179-183.