Hypereosinophilic Syndrome with Loeffler Endocarditis, A Rare Case of Heart Failure in A Child
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 10
Abstract
Abstract: An eight-yr-old girl presented with history of progressive dyspnoea and cough for 12 days with fatigue and rapid worsening of symptoms. There was features of cardiogenic shock ,congestive cardiac failure and mild cardiomegaly. Investigations revealed marked leucocytosis with 63% eosinophils. Cardiac MRI was suggestive of endomyocardial fibrosis with mural thrombi in the left ventricle. Extensive work up was consistent with the diagnosis of hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) with Loeffler endocarditis , a rare differential of heart failure in children.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Sumana Datta, Dr. Sarbani Misra, Dr. Asha Kalwar
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