An eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome associated with an L-tryptophan containing product.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A syndrome of eosinophilia and myalgias associated with the usage of L-tryptophan containing products has been recently described by the Centers for Disease Control. We report a case of this new clinical entity, highlighted by severe myositis, and compare this illness with similar reported syndromes.
Medical subject headings
- Eosinophilia
- Muscular Diseases
- Tryptophan