Hypereosinophilic Syndrome: A rare differential diagnosis for profound leucocytosis
- Author:
Dipesh Raniga
1
;
William May
2
;
Litia Tudravu
1
Author Information
1. Lautoka Divisional Hospital
2. College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science, Fiji National University
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Hypereosinophilic Syndrome;
FIP1L1-PDGFRA;
Imatinib
- From:
Fiji Medical Journal
2013;23(1):23-28
- CountryFiji
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A broad range of disorders are present with eosinophilia and these include infectious, allergic, rheumatic, neoplastic, endocrine and idiopathic disorders which range from benign to life-threatening illnesses. All these conditions create a heterogeneous list of clinical presentation that patients may display, thus creating a diagnostic challenge for clinicians. We present a patient with a broad range of clinical features and hematological counts that fit into the diagnosis of Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES). He was investigated reasonably to rule the various possible differentials and subsequently started on Prednisone therapy.
- Full text:FMJ 2013 v23 n01 23 - 28 - Hypereosinophilic Syndrome.pdf
