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
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
e56199Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2024, Daiya et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.