Concurrent Challenges in Idiopathic Hypereosinophilic Syndrome Complicating Beta-Thalassemia Major: A Case Report.

beta-thalassemia major coexistence diagnostic challenges hematological disorders hypereosinophilic syndrome management strategies

Journal

Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
Mar 2024
Historique:
received: 28 02 2024
accepted: 13 03 2024
medline: 15 4 2024
pubmed: 15 4 2024
entrez: 15 4 2024
Statut: epublish

Résumé

This case report highlights the uncommon idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) complicating beta-thalassemia major, presenting a diagnostic and management challenge. Beta-thalassemia major, characterized by impaired beta-globin synthesis, necessitates regular blood transfusions and iron chelation therapy. HES, a rare disorder marked by persistent eosinophilia, adds complexity to the clinical course. We present the case of a 27-year-old male with beta-thalassemia major who developed fever, weakness, and weight loss and was subsequently diagnosed with HES. Treatment involved antibiotics, blood transfusions, and corticosteroids, leading to clinical improvement. This case underscores the need to further understand the relationship between thalassemia and eosinophilia and the importance of comprehensive evaluation in patients with overlapping hematological disorders.

Identifiants

pubmed: 38618303
doi: 10.7759/cureus.56199
pmc: PMC11016322
doi:

Types de publication

Case Reports

Langues

eng

Pagination

e56199

Informations de copyright

Copyright © 2024, Daiya et al.

Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

Auteurs

Varun Daiya (V)

Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.

Sunil Kumar (S)

Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.

Sourya Acharya (S)

Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.

Utkarsh Pradeep (U)

Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.

Sharwari Jaiswal (S)

Dermatology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.

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