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Hyper-eosinophilic syndrome; cause unknown. probably immune related. alternatives to indefinite steroid treatment?
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HES treatment: Standard hes treatment includes steroid medications such as prednisone, and chemotherapeutic agents such as hydroxyurea, Chlorambucil and vincristine. Interferon-alpha may also be used as a treatment. The more promising medication is gleevac (imatinib).
Answered 6/24/2014
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