Open AccessRecurrent pneumonia with persistent peripheral eosinophilia: Idiopathic chronic eosinophilic pneumonia
Author(s) -
Wolfley Graey,
Essien Francis,
Untisz John
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4653
Subject(s) - medicine , eosinophilia , pulmonary eosinophilia , eosinophilic pneumonia , pneumonia , peripheral , disease , intensive care medicine , pathology , immunology , respiratory disease , lung , eosinophil , asthma
Although ICEP is an exceptionally rare disease, it is potentially overlooked and misdiagnosed. This case highlights the importance of peripheral eosinophilia in raising suspicion for ICEP. Without treatment, majority of patients fail to improve.