Abstract:Introduction: The Churg-Strauss syndrome is a very rare systemic disease affecting people between 40-60 years old. It is recognized by the combination of blood eosinophilia, eosinophilic tissue infiltration, extravascular fibrinoid necrotizing (allergic) epithelioid and eosinophilic granuloma formation, and disseminated necrotizing vasculitis occurring in asthmatic patients. The diagnosis is based on well-defined criteria. The relation between blood eosinophilia and heart disease is well recognized with very h… Show more
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