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Hypereosinophilic syndrome with leptomeningeal involvement: a not-so-classical case report of classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.

Authors :
Mellgard, George
Stoffel, Elina
Michel, Alissa
Iqbal, Fatima
Provenzano, Anthony
Akpan, Imo J.
Amengual, Jennifer
Pro, Barbara
Source :
Leukemia & Lymphoma. Dec2023, Vol. 64 Issue 13, p2208-2213. 6p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

This letter to the editor published in the journal Leukemia & Lymphoma discusses a rare case of a patient with hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) and leptomeningeal involvement. The letter provides insights into diagnosing and treating hypereosinophilia, highlights unusual presentations of HES in classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL), and presents a case study of a patient with cHL complicated by hypereosinophilia with multi-organ involvement. The patient experienced symptoms such as fatigue, weight loss, and abdominal bloating, and further evaluation revealed significant eosinophilia and lymphadenopathy. The article emphasizes the challenges of managing secondary complications from HES while treating cHL and suggests the need for further research in optimizing treatment for cHL with HES. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10428194
Volume :
64
Issue :
13
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Leukemia & Lymphoma
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
174420078
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/10428194.2023.2252124