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# Coexisting AL (λ) amyloidosis and POEMS syndrome presenting as refractory heart failure: a case re
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## Executive GIST (TL;DR)
- An elderly 75-year-old man presented with progressive exertional dyspnea, profound fatigue, bilateral lower limb edema, and weight loss; initial diagnosis elsewhere included hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and heart failure. - Key findings included severe proteinuria (4.10 g/24 h), markedly elevated cardiac biomarkers (cTnT 238.4 pg/mL; NT-proBNP 13,971 pg/mL), hypotension, and severe peripheral edema. - ECG showed low limb-lead voltage, first-degree AV block, and poor R-wave progression; echocardiography demonstrated concentric ventricular hypertrophy (IVS 24 mm, LVPW 14 mm), biatrial enlargement, granular myocardial texture, pericardial effusion, and diastolic dysfunction. - CT revealed mediastinal and inguinal lymphadenopathy, bilateral pleural effusions, ascites, and subcutaneous abdominal wall edema. - Serum and urine immunofixation identified a monoclonal **λ free light chain (FLC)**; abdominal fat Congo red staining was positive. Proteomics confirmed an **AL-λ** amyloid subtype. - Bone marrow showed 4% plasma cells with λ restriction on flow cytometry; nerve conduction studies demonstrated predominantly sensory peripheral neuropathy. - Serum **VEGF** was markedly elevated (729.89 pg/mL), supporting a concurrent diagnosis of **POEMS syndrome** based on mandatory and minor criteria (polyneuropathy, monoclonal λ plasma cell disorder, organomegaly/lymphadenopathy, extravascular volume overload, endocrinopathy, elevated VEGF). - The patient was treated with 12 cycles of the **BCD regimen** (bortezomib, cyclophosphamide, dexamethasone) because autologous stem cell transplantation was not appropriate given age and cardiac involvement. - After two cycles there was disappearance of detectable M-protein, normalization of VEGF, and improvement in bone marrow plasma cell findings; serial NT-proBNP and cardiac enzymes declined and imaging/ECG changes partially reversed. - After 12 cycles the ECG low-voltage resolved and ventricular wall thickness decreased; the patient remained free of heart failure symptoms during 5-year follow-up. - The report emphasizes that coexistence of **AL amyloidosis** and **POEMS syndrome** is rare, can complicate diagnosis and management, and requires comprehensive etiologic evaluation to guide individualized therapy.
## Clinical Analysis & Structured Key Points
Frontiers | A rare coexistence of immunoglobulin light chain amyloidosis and POEMS syndrome manifesting as refractory heart failure: a case report and literature review CASE REPORT article Front. Immunol. , 30 July 2026 Sec. Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Disorders : Autoimmune Disorders Volume 17 - 2026 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2026.1771265 Published in Frontiers in Immunology Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Disorders : Autoimmune Disorders 7 impact factor 11.3 citescore Editor & Reviewers Edited by L D Luisa Diomede Reviewed by M S Motoharu Shibusawa C S Cecilia Salzillo Outline Figures and Tables Figure 1 View in article Figure 2 View in article Figure 3 View in article Figure 4 View in article Figure 5 View in article Figure 6 View in article Table 1 Clinical timeline and key findings at symptom onset, first hospitalization, and readmission. View in article Table 2 Laboratory and echocardiographic parameters before and after treatment. View in article Table 3 POEMS syndrome diagnostic criteria. View in article Table 4 Reported cases of AL amyloidosis with concurrent POEMS syndrome. View in article CASE REPORT article Front. Immunol. , 30 July 2026 Sec. Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Disorders : Autoimmune Disorders Volume 17 - 2026 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2026.1771265 A rare coexistence of immunoglobulin light chain amyloidosis and POEMS syndrome manifesting as refractory heart failure: a case report and literature review M L Meixian Lei 1,2 H H Huabin He 1,2 M Y Mingqing Yuan 1,2 W L Wanqian Liu 1,2 * 1. Jiujiang City Key Laboratory of Cell Therapy, Jiujiang No. 1 People’s Hospital, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China 2. Department of Cardiology, Jiujiang No. 1 People’s Hospital, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China Article metrics View details Abstract Immunoglobulin light chain (AL) amyloidosis and POEMS syndrome are plasma cell proliferative disorders involving multiple organs and tissues, often presenting with nonspecific clinical manifestations. The co-occurrence of both conditions in a single patient is clinically rare and can easily lead to misdiagnosis or underdiagnosis. This report describes an elderly male patient who presented primarily with refractory heart failure and was ultimately diagnosed with coexisting AL amyloidosis and POEMS syndrome. The patient received 12 cycles of treatment with bortezomib, cyclophosphamide, and dexamethasone (BCD), achieving significant clinical and biochemical remission. This case underscores that while the coexistence of rare diseases is uncommon, it represents an important cause of clinical complexity and treatment resistance. A comprehensive etiological diagnosis is therefore a crucial prerequisite for formulating an effective and individualized treatment plan. Introduction AL amyloidosis is a rare but serious disorder characterized by the deposition of misfolded monoclonal immunoglobulin light chains as insoluble amyloid fibrils in various tissues and organs, leading to progressive structural disruption and organ dysfunction ( 1 ). Approximately 75–80% of cases involve the λ light chain, with the remainder attributed to the κ light chain ( 1 ). The incidence of AL amyloidosis increases with age. Recent epidemiological data from a U.S. healthcare claims database report an incidence rate ranging from 9.7 to 14.0 cases per million person-years ( 2 ). Clinical manifestations are diverse and depend on the affected organs, with the kidneys and heart being the most commonly involved. Cardiac involvement is the most critical determinant of survival. Patients with cardiac AL amyloidosis and elevated cardiac biomarkers who receive standard chemotherapy without autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) have a poor prognosis, with a reported two-year mortality rate of approximately 40% ( 3 ). POEMS syndrome is a multisystemic plasma cell disorder, an acronym coined by Bardwick in 1980, standing for Polyneuropathy, Organomegaly, Endocrinopathy, Monoclonal gammopathy, and Skin changes ( 4 ). The underlying mechanism is believed to be an imbalance in cytokines, characterized by the overproduction of pro-inflammatory and angiogenic cytokines coupled with the suppression of anti-inflammatory cytokines ( 5 ). Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is the cytokine most strongly correlated with both the clinical symptoms and disease activity of POEMS syndrome. It induces vascular endothelial dysfunction, vascular wall thickening, and subsequent tissue edema ( 6 ). Additionally, elevated levels of matrix metalloproteinase-2 and -9, which contribute to the characteristic demyelinating neuropathy in POEMS syndrome, are associated with VEGF overexpression ( 7 , 8 ). The estimated incidence of POEMS syndrome is approximately 3 per 100,000 individuals ( 9 ). Although POEMS syndrome manifests with multisystem involvement and considerable clinical heterogeneity, cardiac involvement is rare. Modern treatment strategies have led to excellent patient outcomes, with 3-year overall survival rates surpassing 90% ( 10 – 12 ). The simultaneous occurrence of AL amyloidosis and POEMS syndrome in a single patient is exceedingly rare. Case presentation A 75-year-old male presented with a 10-month history of progressive dyspnea on exertion, profound fatigue, bilateral lower limb edema, and an unintentional weight loss of 5 kg. Four months prior, he had been diagnosed at another hospital with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy complicated by heart failure, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, and hypoproteinemia ( Table 1 ). During hospitalization, he received treatment with albumin infusion combined with intravenous furosemide, along with oral furosemide 20 mg once daily, spironolactone 20 mg once daily, acarbose 50 mg three times daily, and levothyroxine 75 μg once daily. After discharge, he continued taking the oral medications as prescribed. Despite regular adherence to these medications after discharge, the patient’s symptoms recurred and worsened. He had a one-year history of type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism. The patient had been engaged in farming and had a 30-year smoking history, with no family history of hematologic disorders or cardiomyopathy. Table 1 Parameter Symptom onset (Aug 2019) First hospitalization (Jan 2020) Readmission (May 2020) Clinical signs/symptoms dyspnea on exertion, fatigue, bilateral lower limb edema NT-proBNP (pg/mL) NA 6892 13971 IVS (mm) NA 21.3 24 Imaging findings NA Pleural & peritoneal effusion Clinical timeline and key findings at symptom onset, first hospitalization, and readmission. NT-proBNP, N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide. Physical examination revealed hypotension (90/60mmHg) and severe pitting edema in both lower extremities. Laboratory investigations showed significant proteinuria (4.10 g/24 hours). Cardiac biomarkers were persistently and markedly elevated: cardiac troponin T(cTnT) was 238.4 pg/mL (normal <14 pg/mL) and NT-proBNP was 13,971 pg/mL (normal <125 pg/mL). Electrocardiogram (ECG) showed first-degree atrioventricular block, low voltage in the limb-leads, and poor R-wave progression in the precordial leads ( Figure 1 ). Echocardiography demonstrated increased end-diastolic wall thickness (interventricular septum [IVS] 24 mm, left ventricular posterior wall [LVPW] 14 mm; normal <11 mm for both) ( Figure 2A ) and chamber enlargement (left atrial diameter 48 mm [normal <35 mm], right atrial diameter 57 mm [normal <45 mm]). Additional findings included a granular sparkling appearance of the IVS, pericardial effusion, and impaired left ventricular diastolic function. Computed tomography (CT) of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed mediastinal and inguinal lymphadenopathy ( Figures 3A,B ), bilateral pleural effusions, ascites, fluid accumulation within the right intermuscular space, and subcutaneous edema of the abdominal wall ( Figure 3C ). The combination of echocardiographic ventricular hypertrophy with electrocardiographic low voltage and significant proteinuria raised strong suspicion of a plasma cell dyscrasia, leading to evaluation for AL amyloidosis. Figure 1 ECGs at admission and after 12 cycles of chemotherapy. (A) Pretreatment ECG shows low voltage in limb leads, incomplete right bundle branch block, and poor R-wave progression in precordial leads. (B) Post-treatment ECG shows resolution of low voltage in limb leads. Figure 2 Echocardiographic changes before and after BCD therapy. (A) Baseline parasternal long-axis view shows concentric LV hypertrophy and LA enlargement. (B) After treatment, the same view demonstrates reduced LV wall thickness. Figure 3 CT findings at presentation. (A) Chest CT shows mediastinal lymphadenopathy. (B) Abdominal CT reveals inguinal lymphadenopathy. (C) Abdominal CT demonstrates bilateral pleural effusions, ascites, and abdominal wall edema. Serum immunofixation electrophoresis revealed an abnormal monoclonal band in the λ lane, identified as a monoclonal λ free light chain (FLC) ( Figure 4A ). Urine Bence Jones protein was positive, with an abnormal monoclonal band in the λ FLC lane, also typed as a λ FLC ( Figure 4B ). Congo red staining of the abdominal wall fat tissue was positive ( Figures 5A, B ). Amyloid proteomic analysis identified fibrinogen α-chain (Fibα) as the most abundant component; however, the Fibα/(β + γ) ratio indicated that Fibα was derived from blood contamination rather than amyloid deposition. Among the other typed proteins, immunoglobulin λ (Igλ) light chain showed the highest relative abundance, confirming the final subtype as AL λ (AL-λ) amyloidosis ( Figure 5C ). Bone marrow examination revealed a hypercellular marrow showing 4% plasma cells, some of which exhibited mild atypia ( Figure 6A ). Further immunophenotypic analysis by flow cytometry identified a plasma cell population displaying CD38++, CD138+, CD19-, CD56-, CD117-, and CD200-, with intracellular λ FLC restriction. These findings are consistent with a monoclonal plasma cell population ( Figure 6B ). Electromyography and nerve conduction studies demonstrated peripheral neuropathy with predominantly sensory fiber involvement, along with abnormal sympathetic skin responses in all four limbs. Given the patient’s severe systemic edema, serum VEGF was measured to evaluate potential comorbidities and was found to be significantly elevated at 729.89 pg/mL (normal range: <142.2 pg/mL). Radiographic evaluation of the skull, bilateral ribs, femora, pelvis, and cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine showed no significant bony abnormalities. Figure 4 Serum and urine immunofixation electrophoresis. (A) Serum shows a monoclonal λ band. (B) Urine reveals monoclonal λ FLCs (Bence Jones protein). Figure 5 Abdominal fat pad biopsy findings. (A, B) Congo red staining reveals positive amyloid deposits. (C) Proteomic analysis confirms the AL-λ subtype. Figure 6 Bone marrow examination findings. (A) Bone marrow smear shows increased plasma cells with atypical morphology. (B) Flow cytometry demonstrates λ FLC restriction. Based on the above findings, the patient was ultimately diagnosed with AL amyloidosis with cardiac involvement coexisting with POEMS syndrome. The cornerstone of management for both AL amyloidosis and POEMS syndrome is rapid elimination of the pathogenic plasma cell clone. Given his age and significant cardiac involvement, ASCT was not considered. Treatment was therefore initiated with the BCD regimen, administered in monthly cycles, with four doses per cycle: bortezomib 2.0 mg on days 1, 8, 15, and 22; cyclophosphamide 350 mg on days 1, 8, 15, and 22; and dexamethasone 20 mg on days 1, 8, 15, and 22. Concomitant medications included acarbose 50 mg three times daily (discontinued after 3 months of combination therapy when blood glucose normalized), levothyroxine 75 μg once daily, furosemide 20 mg once daily, and spironolactone 20 mg once daily. Supportive therapy included proton pump inhibitors for gastric protection and antiemetic agents. After the 2nd cycle of BCD chemotherapy, no M protein was detected in the patient’s serum and urine protein electrophoresis. Serum immunofixation electrophoresis and urine Bence Jones protein electrophoresis revealed no abnormal monoclonal bands, and the patient’s VEGF level returned to the normal range. Bone marrow flow cytometry showed no abnormalities in plasma cell count (1.7%) or immunophenotype (CD38++, CD138+, CD19+, CD56-) ( Table 2 ). Following regular chemotherapy, the patient’s symptoms, including chest tightness and edema, gradually resolved, accompanied by a progressive decline in NT-proBNP levels and a return of cardiac enzymes to normal ranges ( Table 2 ). Following completion of 12 cycles of chemotherapy, resolution of low voltage in the limb leads was observed on the patient’s ECG ( Figure 1B ), while echocardiography demonstrated a reduction in the thickness of both the IVS and the LVPW ( Figure 2B ; Table 2 ). The patient did not receive further treatment subsequently and remained free of clinical symptoms of heart failure during a 5-year follow-up period. Table 2 Parameter Normal range Baseline Cycle 2 Cycle 3 Cycle 7 Cycle 12 Biochemical response Serum κ FLC (g/L) 1.38-3.75 3.21 3.25 4.50 4.19 4.11 Serum λ FLC (g/L) 0.93-2.42 2.29 2.21 3.04 2.72 2.25 κ/λ (ratio) 1.17-2.93 1.4017 1.4706 1.4803 1.5404 1.83 24-h urine protein (mg) 32.1-120 4105 1977 1763 3336 1878 Immunofixation Serum/urine M-protein Negative λ FLC type Negative Negative Negative Negative Cardiac biomarkers CK (U/L) 35-200 263 433 246 185 161 CK-MB (U/L) 0-25 93 130 50 24 21 NT-proBNP (pg/ml) 0-125 13971 10702 9518 5831 1718 Echocardiography IVSd (mm) 6-11 24 NA 21 16.5 16 LVPWd (mm) 6-11 14 NA 14 12 12 Laboratory and echocardiographic parameters before and after treatment. CK, Creatine Kinase; CK-MB, Creatine Kinase-Myocardial Band; NT-proBNP, N-terminal pro-B-type Natriuretic Peptide; IVSd, Interventricular Septal thickness at end-Diastole; LVPWd, Left Ventricular Posterior Wall thickness at end-Diastole. Discussion The diagnosis of AL amyloidosis requires meeting all of the following three criteria be met: 1) evidence of organ involvement (e.g., proteinuria, restrictive cardiomyopathy, peripheral neuropathy, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, or hepatosplenomegaly); 2) histological demonstration of Congo red-positive amyloid deposits in tissue, with supporting evidence of light-chain restriction; and 3) confirmation of a monoclonal plasma cell proliferative disorder, established by the detection of a monoclonal immunoglobulin or FLC in serum or urine, and the presence of light-chain-restricted plasma cells in the bone marrow ( 1 ). The diagnosis of POEMS syndrome is established based on a combination of mandatory and major clinical and laboratory criteria ( Table 3 ) ( 13 ). Table 3 Criteria Clinical Features Mandatory major criteria a. Polyneuropathy b. Monoclonal plasma cell proliferative disorder (almost always λ) Any one of the following three a. Sclerotic bone lesions b. Castleman’s disease c. Elevated levels of VEGF Any one of the following six minor criteria: a. Organomegaly (splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, or lymphadenopathy) b. Extravascular volume overload (edema, pleural effusion, or ascites) c. Endocrinopathy (adrenal, thyroid, pituitary, gonadal, parathyroid, pancreatic) d. Skin changes (hyperpigmentation, hypertrichosis, glomeruloid hemangiomata, plethora, acrocyanosis, flushing, white nails) e. Papilledema f. Thrombocytosis/polycythemia POEMS syndrome diagnostic criteria. VEGF, vascular endothelial growth factor. The patient met diagnostic criteria for AL amyloidosis with cardiac and renal involvement: persistently elevated myocardial injury biomarkers and hypertrophic and restrictive cardiomyopathy indicated cardiac disease, while significant proteinuria reflected renal damage. Diagnosis was supported by Congo red-positive amyloid deposits in abdominal fat, proteomic confirmation of AL-λ subtype, serum/urine monoclonal λ FLC on immunofixation electrophoresis, and clonal λ-restricted plasma cells in bone marrow. POEMS syndrome was concurrently diagnosed based on mandatory criteria (peripheral neuropathy and the same clonal plasma cell disorder) and minor criteria, including anasarca, hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, elevated serum VEGF, and mediastinal/inguinal lymphadenopathy. This case highlights the rare co-occurrence of cardiac AL amyloidosis and POEMS syndrome. Cardiac involvement, observed in 70-80% of patients with AL amyloidosis, accounts for the majority of deaths in this population ( 1 ). The pathogenesis of cardiac AL amyloidosis is driven by the toxicity of misfolded immunoglobulin light chains and their tissue infiltration, both of which induce direct cellular injury, ultimately resulting in restrictive myocardial pathophysiology and dysfunction. Circulating cardiotoxic light chains provoke cellular damage through a cascade of mechanisms, including stress kinase activation, lysosomal dysfunction, defective autophagy, reactive oxygen species generation, disrupted calcium homeostasis, mitochondrial dysfunction, and cell death ( 14 , 15 ). These pathological changes collectively lead to increased cardiac and vascular stiffness, impaired contraction and relaxation, and disturbed electrical conduction. The most common clinical manifestations of cardiac AL amyloidosis are rapidly progressive exertional dyspnea and peripheral edema. Characteristic laboratory findings include elevated NT-proBNP and troponin. ECG findings typically include low voltage in the limb leads, rightward axis, and a prolonged P-wave duration. Echocardiography may reveal pericardial effusion, significant biatrial enlargement, a granular sparkling myocardial texture, increase left ventricular mass disproportionate to ECG voltage, diastolic dysfunction, and biventricular long-axis dysfunction with apical sparing ( 16 , 17 ). Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) typically demonstrates an expanded extracellular volume and a non-ischemic, subendocardial pattern of late gadolinium enhancement (LGE), which may involve the walls of both ventricles and atria ( 18 ). Pulmonary hypertension is a common complication in patients with POEMS syndrome ( 19 , 20 ). In contrast to AL amyloidosis, where cardiac involvement is common, it is rarely observed in POEMS syndrome ( 19 ). Cardiac manifestations of POEMS syndrome may include pericardial effusion, ventricular hypertrophy, and biventricular systolic and diastolic dysfunction. The pathophysiology of cardiac involvement in POEMS syndrome remains incompletely elucidated. Proposed mechanisms include VEGF-induced microvascular hyperpermeability leading to interstitial edema, and myocardial alterations secondary to endocrine dysfunction ( 21 , 22 ). Therapeutic strategies for AL amyloidosis are tailored based on organ involvement severity, risk of treatment-related toxicity, and overall disease burden. ASCT has been used in the treatment of AL amyloidosis for more than two decades. For patients who meet the eligibility criteria for ASCT, high-dose chemotherapy with ASCT is considered an initial treatment option for systemic AL amyloidosis ( 23 ). Current consensus guidelines on patient selection criteria for ASCT in AL amyloidosis include: “physiologic” age ≤70 years, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance score ≤2, systolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg, troponin T ≤0.06 ng/mL (or high-sensitivity troponin T <75 ng/mL), creatinine clearance ≥30 mL/min (unless on long-term dialysis), New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class I or II ( 23 ). For patient ineligible for ASCT, the preferred first-line regimen is BCD combined with daratumumab ( 23 ). Where daratumumab is unavailable, BCD alone or a bortezomib-melphalan-dexamethasone regimen may be utilized ( 24 ). A post-treatment reduction in FLC defines a hematologic response, while decreases in NT-proBNP and troponin levels indicate an organ-specific response; such cardiac respon
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