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Eosinopaenia refers to a reduction in the normal number of circulating blood [[Eosinophil|eosinophils]].  It ocurs most commonly as part of a [[Stress Leucogram|stress leucocgram]] and in other situations that result in an increase in the circulating concentration of glucocorticoids:
 
  
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*'''Stress leucogram''', with which [[Neutrophilia|neutrophilia]], [[Monocytosis|monocytosis]] and [[Lymphopenia|lymphopaenia]] would also be expected. 
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* Eosinopenia is a reduction in the number of eosinophils in the blood.
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*'''[[Hyperadrenocorticism]]''' (Cushing's disease) results in a similar pattern due to an increase in endogenous glucocorticoids.
 
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*'''Iatrogenic hyperadrenocorticism''' caused by the administration of corticosteroids, even with the use of topical otic or ophthalmic preparations.
 
  
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* Occurs as part of the response to corticosteroids;.
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** Thought to be associated with the depressive effect of corticosteroids on lymphocytes.
  
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Corticosteroids are thought to exert a depressive effect on lymphocytes which usually stimulate eosinophil production.
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*** Secretions of these lymphocytes are thought to stimulate eosinophil production.
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Revision as of 10:43, 4 August 2010

  • Eosinopenia is a reduction in the number of eosinophils in the blood.
  • Occurs as part of the response to corticosteroids;.
    • Thought to be associated with the depressive effect of corticosteroids on lymphocytes.
      • Secretions of these lymphocytes are thought to stimulate eosinophil production.
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