Marked Hypereosinophilia in a Toddler: A Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Ramona Mihaela Stoicescu, Mihai C., Giannakopoulou A.D.
Primary Institution: Ovidius University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Constanta, Romania
Hypothesis
Is there a link between geophagia and the development of visceral larva migrans in young children?
Conclusion
Visceral larva migrans is suspected in young children with a history of geophagia and exposure to pets, especially when accompanied by marked eosinophilia.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient presented with fever, abdominal distention, and marked eosinophilia.
- Strong serological positivity for toxocariasis was noted.
- Computed tomography revealed low-density lesions in the liver.
- The patient showed significant clinical improvement after treatment with albendazole.
Takeaway
A young girl got very sick because she ate dirt and played with puppies, which made her body react strongly with a lot of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell.
Methodology
The case report details clinical presentation, laboratory findings, and treatment outcomes for a toddler diagnosed with visceral larva migrans.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 17-month-old female from a rural area with a history of geophagia and exposure to puppies.
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