Loeffler Endocarditis: A Manifestation of Hypereosinophilic Syndrome

[Display omitted] •Loeffler endocarditis is a systemic manifestation of HE.•Laboratory studies include CBC and cytogenetics for the FIP1L1-PDGFRA fusion gene.•Imaging studies include echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, and CMR.•The cornerstone of treatment includes steroids and anticoagulatio...

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Published in:CASE (Philadelphia, Pa.) Pa.), 2020-04, Vol.4 (2), p.74-77
Main Authors: Arustamyan, Michael, Hoosain, Jamael, Mattson, Jennifer, Hasni, Syed Farhan, Cho, Sung-Hae, Gorodin Kiliddar, Paulina
Format: Article
Language:English
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Endocarditis
Hypereosinophilia
Hypereosinophilic syndrome
Loeffler endocarditis
Right ventricular mass
Thrombus
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Summary:[Display omitted] •Loeffler endocarditis is a systemic manifestation of HE.•Laboratory studies include CBC and cytogenetics for the FIP1L1-PDGFRA fusion gene.•Imaging studies include echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, and CMR.•The cornerstone of treatment includes steroids and anticoagulation.•Medications, such as antipsychotics, can cause secondary HE.
ISSN:2468-6441
2468-6441
DOI:10.1016/j.case.2019.10.008