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Primary hypereosinophilic syndrome

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Disease definition

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.

ORPHA:314950

Classification level: Disorder

Synonym(s):
  • Clonal hypereosinophilic syndrome
  • HES-M
  • HES-N
  • Neoplastic hypereosinophilic syndrome
  • Primary HES

Source: PubMed ID 22460074

Prevalence: Unknown

Inheritance: -

Age of onset: All ages

ICD-10: D47.5

UMLS: C5679898

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Detailed information

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General public
Article for general public
Diagnostic Keys
Français (2024) - Les clés du diagnostic Logo FSMR
Guidelines
Emergency guidelines
Français (2018.pdf) - Orphanet Urgences
Clinical practice guidelines
English (2015) - Blood Logo ERN
Disease review articles
Review article
Deutsch (2014) - Onkopedia
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