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Scleroderma-like fasciitis without eosinophilia after L-tryptophan ingestion
K Schlessel1, R Greenwald, L Hirschfield
1Department of Medicine, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY 11042.
The Journal of Rheumatology
|May 1, 1991
Summary
Eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome can occur without high eosinophil counts. This case highlights the need to consider this diagnosis even when peripheral eosinophilia is absent.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Dermatology
- Immunology
Background:
- Eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS) is a serious condition linked to L-Tryptophan (L-Try) supplements.
- Current diagnostic criteria often require elevated peripheral eosinophil counts.