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Thrombocytosis and toxocariasis: report of two pediatric cases.

Authors :
Kagialis-Girard S
Mialou V
Ffrench M
Dupuis-Girod S
Pages MP
Bertrand Y
Source :
Pediatric blood & cancer [Pediatr Blood Cancer] 2005 Feb; Vol. 44 (2), pp. 190-2.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

We report two cases of visceral larva migrans (VLM) syndrome by Toxocara in children. The biological presentation was unusual and characterized by persistent secondary thrombocytosis (>1,000 x 10(9)/L) mimicking an essential thrombocythemia and variable hypereosinophilia syndrome. Both children had non-specific symptoms including abdominal pain, skin rash, and fever. The diagnosis was confirmed by serology. The children were treated with either thiabendazole or albendazole, resulting in normalization of eosinophil and platelet counts.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1545-5009
Volume :
44
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Pediatric blood & cancer
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
15468308
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/pbc.20222