A case of the eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome associated with use of an L-tryptophan product

Michael T. Flannery, Paul M. Wallach, Luis R. Espinoza, Michael P. Dohrenwend, Lynn C. Moscinski

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Abstract

A case of the eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome associated with the use of an L-tryptophan product in the absence of other known causes of eosinophilia is described. Withdrawal of L-tryptophan resulted in the resolution of the eosinophilia and gradual improvement in clinical symptomatology.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)300-301
Number of pages2
JournalAnnals of internal medicine
Volume112
Issue number4
StatePublished - Feb 15 1990
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Internal Medicine

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