Hypereosinophilic Syndrome Presenting as Intussusception in Adults.
10.3904/kjm.2014.87.5.585
- Author:
Nuri CHON
1
;
Woojung KIM
;
Sang Young PARK
;
Kwang Hyun KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym Hospital, Incheon, Korea. kaizersoze@daum.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Hypereosinophilic syndrome;
Intussusception
- MeSH:
Adrenal Cortex Hormones;
Adult*;
Enteritis;
Eosinophilia;
Eosinophils;
Humans;
Hypereosinophilic Syndrome*;
Intestinal Obstruction;
Intussusception*
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2014;87(5):585-588
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) is characterized by persistent eosinophilia associated with damage to multiple organs. Although the diagnostic criteria for HES include sustained hypereosinophilia for at least 6 months, early initiation of therapy may be recommended in patients exhibiting HES symptoms. Eosinophilic enteritis has been reported as a cause of intussusception in several cases. However, HES as a cause of intussusception has not yet been reported. In the present report, we describe a case of HES that manifested as jejunojejunal intussusception. Although long-standing hypereosinophilia was not confirmed, the patient required eosinophil-lowering therapy for an intestinal obstruction. The patient was treated with systemic corticosteroids, after which the symptoms and multiple organ involvement, including intussusception, improved dramatically, as noted on the radiological investigation. Moreover, surgery was not necessary.
