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Recognition of a Distinct Clinicopathologic Entity

Robert B. Gibbons, MD; James R. Metzger, MD

Arch Intern Med. 1990;150(10):2175-2177.

Abstract
• The eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome is a newly described disorder related to the ingestion of L-tryptophan—containing products. Its presentation may mimic other disorders characterized by eosinophilia and muscle pain and/or weakness, but can be differentiated by certain characteristic laboratory and pathologic findings. We report two such cases, describe their features, and review similar syndromes.

(Arch Intern Med. 1990;150:2175-2177)

Author Affiliations
From the Department of Medicine (Drs Gibbons and Metzger) and the Rheumatology Section (Dr Gibbons), St Joseph Hospital, Denver, Colo.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication April 30,1990.

Reprint requests to Department of Medicine, St Joseph Hospital, 1835 Franklin St, Denver, CO 80218 (Dr Gibbons).

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