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Idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome presenting as monoplegia.

Authors :
Kushwah S
Gulia M
Gupta M
Tahlan A
Source :
BMJ case reports [BMJ Case Rep] 2019 Dec 08; Vol. 12 (12). Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Dec 08.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome (IHES) is a rare disorder. It is characterised by persistent eosinophilia with eosinophil mediated tissue infiltration and organ dysfunction. Clinical features of IHES vary widely, as it may present with dermatological, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, cardiac or neurological symptoms. We hereby report a female patient who presented with sudden onset upper limb monoplegia and after thorough investigations she was diagnosed as a case of IHES. She was managed with corticosteroids and improved with same.<br />Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared.<br /> (© BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2019. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1757-790X
Volume :
12
Issue :
12
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
BMJ case reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31818899
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2019-232889