Eosinophilic Endomyocarditis Combined With Pericardial and Pleural Effusion
Korean Circulation Journal
; : 545-547, 2009.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Eosinophilic endomyocarditis is a manifestation of hypereosinophilic syndrome, characterized by prolonged (>6 months), unexplained peripheral blood eosinophilia (>1,500 cells/mm3) with end-organ damage in unknown causes. We report a case of a 42-year-old patient who developed eosinophilic endomyocarditis following upper respiratory tract symptoms for 2 months. Additionally, endomyocarditis was combined with massive pleural effusion and pericardial effusion, which have not been reported in Korea.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pericardial Effusion
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Pleural Effusion
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Respiratory System
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Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
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Eosinophilia
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Eosinophils
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Korea
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Circulation Journal
Year:
2009
Document type:
Article