Recurrent pneumonia with persistent peripheral eosinophilia: Idiopathic chronic eosinophilic pneumonia

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作者
Wolfley, Graey [1 ]
Essien, Francis [1 ]
Untisz, John [2 ]
机构
[1] Keesler Med Ctr, Keesler AFB, Dept Internal Med, 301 Fisher St, Biloxi, MS 39534 USA
[2] Keesler Med Ctr, Keesler AFB, Dept Pulmonol Crit Care, Biloxi, MS 39534 USA
关键词
chronic eosinophilic pneumonia; ground-glass opacities; hypoxia; persistent eosinophilia;
D O I
10.1002/ccr3.4653
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Although ICEP is an exceptionally rare disease, it is potentially overlooked and mis-diagnosed. This case highlights the importance of peripheral eosinophilia in raising suspicion for ICEP. Without treatment, majority of patients fail to improve.
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