An unusual presentation of Idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome.
J Thromb Thrombolysis
; 50(2): 473-476, 2020 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) is a rare but life-threatening multi-organ disease which can be complicated by stroke, with devastating outcomes. Eosinophils can accumulate in multiple organs, most commonly involving the heart, skin, lungs, spleen, and liver. Neurological end-organ complications in hypereosinophilic syndrome are unusual and have been established to be of three types brain infarction, encephalopathy and sensory polyneuropathy. We present a case where acute ischaemic stroke and encephalopathy are early manifestations of Idiopathic HES. It is important to consider HES as an aetiology for stroke and a high eosinophil count is an initial diagnostic clue. Early initiation of steroid therapy can potentially prevent disease progression.
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Encefalopatías
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Síndrome Hipereosinofílico
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Accidente Cerebrovascular Isquémico
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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2020
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