Hypereosinophilia: more than meets the eye

J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2012 Oct;34(7):e289-91. doi: 10.1097/MPH.0b013e3182678f03.

Abstract

Introduction: Eosinophilia has myriad causes and is occaisonally seen in association with malignancies. Acute myeloid leukemia presenting with eosinophilia has rarely been reported in children.

Case: Authors herein present a case of a 5-year-old boy who presented with marked peripheral eosinophilia with symptoms of organ infiltration. Extensive work-up was needed before the diagnosis was established in this patient.

Discussion: Through this case report, we want to emphasize that peripheral eosinophilia could be a dilemma challenging clinical skills and often needing vigorous perusal for the diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Hypereosinophilic Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Hypereosinophilic Syndrome / etiology
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / complications*
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / genetics
  • Male