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A 79-year-old man with persistent eosinophilia and elevated immunoglobulin E

Authors :
Nicole K. Le
Kaoru Harada
Joel P Brooks
Ryan P. Steele
Source :
Allergy and Asthma Proceedings. 41:454-456
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
Oceanside Publications Inc., 2020.

Abstract

The differential diagnoses for eosinophilia include allergic, infectious, autoimmune, and neoplastic diseases. We presented the case of a 79-year-old man with eosinophilia and elevated immunoglobulin E that persisted despite adequate treatment for possible environmental exposures. Further specialized testing based on his initial workup led to his diagnosis. This case highlights the importance of sequential and targeted testing to evaluate for rare causes of eosinophilia.

Details

ISSN :
10885412
Volume :
41
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Allergy and Asthma Proceedings
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....8749e7f080ccc62fc9b2388ce6e13bcd
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2500/aap.2020.41.200016