Ambiguous effects of anti-VEGF monoclonal antibody (bevacizumab) for POEMS syndrome

Kanai K, Kuwabara S, Misawa S, Hattori T

J Neurol · 2013

Grade Ccase seriesn=6

Key Findings

  • VEGF levels decreased after bevacizumab in all patients
  • 4 of 6 patients had no clinical response, 2 died
  • Inhibiting VEGF alone may be insufficient — multiple cytokines upregulated

Referenced in (1 disease)

ID: pmid-23463868PMID: 23463868