IDIOPATHIC HYPEREOSINOPHILIC SYNDROME – A CASE REPORT

Dr. Sanjeth M B, Dr. S S Devarmani, Dr. V G Warad, Dr. Ravi Katimani, Dr. Afaque Inamdar

Abstract


IDIOPATHIC HYPEREOSINOPHILIC SYNDROME is a rare hematological disorder with clinical heterogeneity. It is characterized by
peripheral blood eosinophilia of unknown origin exciding 1.5X109/L persisting at least for 6 months.
We here in report a case of 45 yr old male who had abdominal discomfort and hrepatosplenomegaly with hypereosinophilia with the absolute
eosinophil count of 35.2X109/L,and was diagnosed as a IHES based on clinical features and hematological findings.


Keywords


Idiopathic Hypereosinophilic Syndrome

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