SMJ articles in the category "eosinophilia"

Original Article

Eosinophilia and Associated Factors in a Large Cohort of Patients Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of eosinophilia among antiretroviral therapy (ART)–naïve patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and to identify variables associated with eosinophilia. Methods: We included all ART-naïve HIV-infected patients entering into care at the Thomas Street Health Center (Houston, Texas) between February 2007 and January 2009. Eosinophilia…

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Case Report

Pericardial Involvement as a Rare Manifestation of Hypereosinophilic Syndrome

Abstract:A 56-year-old female with idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome who presented with chest tightness, dyspnea and new-onset atrial fibrillation is reported. Work up revealed significant peripheral eosinophilia, pericarditis, and a pericardial effusion with tamponade physiology. Pericardiocentesis revealed predominant eosinophils (88%) in the pericardial fluid. After initial stabilization, pericardial effusion reaccumulated with persistence…

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Case Report

Idiopathic Hypereosinophilic Syndrome: A Rare but Fatal Condition Presenting with Common Symptoms

Introduction: Idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome (IHES) is a leukoproliferative disorder characterized by cytokine-induced overproduction of eosinophils with resultant multiorgan infiltration and damage. The diagnostic criteria includes evidence of end organ damage, exclusion of all other causes of eosinophilia and sustained absolute eosinophil count (AEC) > 1,500 cells/mcl for at least 6…

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Case Report

Eosinophilic Pleural Effusion, Peripheral Eosinophilia, Pleural Thickening, and Hepatosplenomegaly in Sarcoidosis

In this atypical case of sarcoidosis with an unusual combination of clinical and laboratory findings, a 32-year-old male presented with a 3-month history of thoracic pain complicated with dyspnea. Laboratory tests, chest radiography, and CT scans of the chest and abdomen revealed eosinophilia of pleural effusion and blood, pleural thickening,…

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