Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
Hypereosinophilic Syndrome Causes
Hypereosinophilic syndrome has no recognizable cause, evidence suggests that there's a connection with chronic eosinophilic leukemia because it shows comparable genetic defects and traits.
Hypereosinophilic Syndrome Definition
Hypereosinophilic syndrome is an uncommon blood disease process wherein the bone marrow generates steadily elevated ?eosinophil' count over a prolonged period of time causing damage to the tissue or organ. The syndrome may affect any part of one's body, but mostly affects the heart, nervous system, and the skin.
Hypereosinophilic Syndrome Diagnosis
Several methods are used for diagnosing the syndrome; blood testing is one of the most essential. A variety of diagnostic and imaging technological methods are also used for detecting defects of the heart and some other organs. Chest radiographs and neurological tests can also be used.
Hypereosinophilic Syndrome Symptoms and Signs
Since the syndrome affects several organs all at one time, symptoms can be numerous. Several possible indications of the disease include skin lesions, cardiomyopthy, neuropathy, pulmonary disease, neuropathy, thromboembolic disease, reduced size of the ventricle, and hepatosplenomegaly.
Hypereosinophilic Syndrome Treatment
Treatment of the syndrome mainly consists of lessening the eosinophil levels, as well as the prevention of further organ damage. Corticosteroids are used to reduce the level of eosinophil, while antineoplastics are helpful in slowing down the production of eosinophil. Surgical therapies are seldom used, but splenectomy may reduce pain caused by spleen enlargement. Prosthetic valves are used to replace heart valve damage.