Pregnancy in a patient with hypereosinophilic syndrome

Leuk Res. 2009 Jan;33(1):186-7. doi: 10.1016/j.leukres.2008.05.013. Epub 2008 Jul 1.

Abstract

Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) is a rare entity of unknown etiology that may cause a multitude of problems, from skin rash to organ failure, due to eosinophil infiltrate of tissues. Information on the interaction of hypereosinophilia and pregnancy in patients with established HES is very limited. Here we report a case of a woman with a seven year history of HES whose pregnancy resulted in the delivery of a healthy infant without complications, and no evidence of elevated eosinophils in the infants blood. During pregnancy the patient experienced significant reduction of eosinophils in her blood and resolution of signs and symptoms related to hypereosinophilia.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Benzamides
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypereosinophilic Syndrome / complications
  • Hypereosinophilic Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Hypereosinophilic Syndrome / drug therapy
  • Imatinib Mesylate
  • Piperazines / therapeutic use
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic / drug therapy
  • Pyrimidines / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Benzamides
  • Piperazines
  • Pyrimidines
  • Imatinib Mesylate