Ascites as the Presenting Symptom in a Patient with Churg-Strauss Syndrome

Authors

  • Aaltje Y. Adema Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  • Annemarie M. Schilder Department of Rheumatology, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  • Tim C.M.A. Schreuder Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  • Karin Grünberg Department of Pathology, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  • Irine E.M. Bultink Department of Rheumatology, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  • Chris J.J. Mulder Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Keywords:

Churg-Strauss syndrome, ascites, purpura, vasculitis, eosinophilic peritonitis

Abstract

A 67-year-old male presented with ascites, dyspnoea, peripheral edema and purpura. The history revealed asthma and nasal polyps. The laboratory tests showed an increased peripheral blood eosinophilic cell count. The ascitic fluid analysis showed features consistent with an eosinophilic peritonitis. A skin biopsy revealed eosinophilic vasculitis. Our patient was diagnosed with Churg-Strauss syndrome based on the medical history, laboratory and histology. This case describes ascites as the presenting symptom of Churg-Strauss syndrome.

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Published

2010-06-01

How to Cite

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Adema AY, Schilder AM, Schreuder TC, Grünberg K, Bultink IE, Mulder CJ. Ascites as the Presenting Symptom in a Patient with Churg-Strauss Syndrome. JGLD [Internet]. 2010 Jun. 1 [cited 2026 Jul. 10];19(2):199-201. Available from: https://www.jgld.ro/jgld/index.php/jgld/article/view/2010.2.13

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 2: June 2010

Section

Case Reports