Raised VEGF: High sensitivity and specificity in the diagnosis of POEMS syndrome

Pihan M, Keddie S, D'Sa S, et al.

Neurol Neuroimmunol Neuroinflamm · 2018

Grade Bcohort

Key Findings

  • Serum VEGF >1000 pg/mL with demyelinating neuropathy and lambda monoclonal protein: 100% sensitivity, 93% specificity
  • Elevated sVEGF sensitivity 100%, specificity 91% for POEMS in neuropathy patients

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ID: pmid-30175160DOI: 10.1212/NXI.0000000000000486PMID: 30175160