Hypereosinophilic syndrome presenting as peripheral neuropathy.
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چکیده
An unusual case of hypereosinophilic syndrome is described which presented with peripheral neuropathy with no evidence of cardiac involvement. The response to steroid therapy is documented and the literature on peripheral neuropathy in hypereosinophilic syndrome is reviewed.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 61 715 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1985