Eosinophils in the Cerebrospinal Fluid

  1. T. KUBERSKI, M.D.
  1. Honolulu, Hawaii

    Abstract

    Eosinophils in the cerebrospinal fluid are an uncommon finding that is most often the result of a helminthic infection of the central nervous system. Information from the recorded literature suggests the differential diagnosis of this clinical observation is relatively limited. Therefore, in the appropriate clinical circumstances, cryptic cases of central nervous system disease might be resolved or the diagnostic possibilities at least narrowed by finding these cells in the cerebrospinal fluid.

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    • ▸From the Pacific Research Section, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Honolulu, Hawaii.

    • ▸Requests for reprints should be addressed to T. Kuberski, M.D.; South Pacific Commission; P.O. Box D-5; Noumea, New Caledonia.

      • Received August 1, 1978.
      • Accepted February 5, 1979.
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    1. Ann Intern Med July 1, 1979 vol. 91 no. 1 70-75
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