Churg-Strauss syndrome with broad spectrum clinical presentations: a report of 3 cases

Similar to CSS, idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome causes multiorgan involvement, but is can be distinguished by a peripheral blood eosinophil count > 1500/ mm3 for more than 6 months [18]. [...] clinical pictures, laboratory findings and course of illness can differentiate idiopathic hypereos...

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Veröffentlicht in:Eastern Mediterranean health journal 2011-10, Vol.17 (10), p.798-800
Hauptverfasser: Mokri, B, Tafti, S F, Talischi, F
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Zusammenfassung:Similar to CSS, idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome causes multiorgan involvement, but is can be distinguished by a peripheral blood eosinophil count > 1500/ mm3 for more than 6 months [18]. [...] clinical pictures, laboratory findings and course of illness can differentiate idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome and CSS [7]. [...] we believe CSS can be diagnosed by an accurate history, clinical examination and laboratory tests with no need for invasive procedures such as lung biopsy.
ISSN:1020-3397
1020-3397
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DOI:10.26719/2011.17.10.798