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Cryptogenic pulmonary eosinophilia.

M Turner-Warwick, E S Assem, M Lockwood

    Clinical Allergy
    |March 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Cryptogenic pulmonary eosinophilia presents with systemic symptoms and elevated blood eosinophils, responding well to corticosteroids. Immunological findings differ from similar lung conditions, showing specific antibody patterns.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonology
    • Immunology
    • Internal Medicine

    Background:

    • Cryptogenic pulmonary eosinophilia (CPE) is a rare condition characterized by eosinophilic lung infiltration of unknown cause.
    • Distinguishing CPE from other eosinophilic lung diseases is crucial for appropriate management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the clinical and immunological characteristics of fifteen CPE patients.
    • To differentiate CPE from other eosinophilic lung diseases based on immunological markers.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of clinical data from fifteen CPE patients.
    • Assessment of immunological parameters including blood eosinophil counts, serum IgE levels, and cytophilic antibodies.
    • Skin testing for common allergens.

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    Main Results:

    • Patients presented with systemic symptoms like anemia, weight loss, and fever, irrespective of asthma history.
    • Elevated blood eosinophils and polymorphonuclear leucocytosis were common findings.
    • Hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, and hilar lymphadenopathy were observed in non-asthmatic patients.
    • Renal involvement and necrotizing vasculitis were absent.
    • A disproportionate increase in blood eosinophils with minor elevations in serum IgE was noted.
    • Cytophilic antibody studies revealed increased IgG2, IgE, and IgG3, distinct from bronchopulmonary aspergillosis.

    Conclusions:

    • CPE exhibits systemic features and a dramatic response to corticosteroids.
    • Immunological profile of CPE, particularly eosinophil and antibody levels, differentiates it from bronchopulmonary aspergillosis and helminthic infections.