Primary hypereosinophilic syndrome

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Name:
Primary hypereosinophilic syndrome
Description:
A rare hypereosinophilic syndrome characterized by hypereosinophilia produced by clonal eosinophils derived from neoplastic stem cells in the absence of any secondary cause of eosinophilia and persisting for at least six months. The condition is associated with signs of organ infiltration, dysfunction, and damage. Clinical manifestations are highly variable, depending on the organ systems involved, and include dermatologic, pulmonary, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and cerebral manifestations, among others.
ORPHAcode:
314950
Synonyms:
Clonal hypereosinophilic syndrome
HES-M
HES-N
Neoplastic hypereosinophilic syndrome
Primary HES
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Created:
13 May 2019 - 01:02
Changed:
22 Jun 2023 - 16:14