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She was misdiagnosed with liver cirrhosis and remained undiagnosed for 6 years. Multidisciplinary evaluation revealed monoclonal IgA\n                    <jats:italic>\u03bb<\/jats:italic>\n                    protein, markedly elevated vascular endothelial growth factor, and neurophysiological evidence of peripheral neuropathy, consistent with POEMS syndrome. Treatment with lenalidomide and dexamethasone, along with supportive care, led to improvement in abdominal distension and bilateral lower limb edema. This case underscores the need to consider POEMS syndrome in patients with unexplained eyelid edema accompanied by multisystemic manifestations. Given its potential to mimic other conditions, such as cirrhosis\u2014as highlighted by this patient\u2019s prolonged misdiagnosis\u2014prompt and accurate recognition is essential to guide appropriate management, prevent irreversible organ damage, and improve long-term outcomes.\n                  <\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3389\/fmed.2026.1815406","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,4,22]],"date-time":"2026-04-22T04:40:07Z","timestamp":1776832807000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["POEMS syndrome misdiagnosed as liver cirrhosis: a case report"],"prefix":"10.3389","volume":"13","author":[{"given":"Jiajing","family":"Xing","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Hebei Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology, Hebei Institute of Gastroenterology, Hebei Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical 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