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| + | * Eosinopenia is a reduction in the number of eosinophils in the blood. |
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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. | + | * Occurs as part of the response to corticosteroids;. |
| − | *'''[[Hyperadrenocorticism]]''' (Cushing's disease) results in a similar pattern due to an increase in endogenous glucocorticoids. | + | ** Thought to be associated with the depressive effect of corticosteroids on lymphocytes. |
| − | *'''Iatrogenic hyperadrenocorticism''' caused by the administration of corticosteroids, even with the use of topical otic or ophthalmic preparations.
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| − | | + | *** Secretions of these lymphocytes are thought to stimulate eosinophil production. |
| − | Corticosteroids are thought to exert a depressive effect on lymphocytes which usually stimulate eosinophil production.
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| − | |literature search = [http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=title:(Eosinopenia)+OR+title:(Eosinopaenia)&fq=sc:%22ve%22 Eosinopenia specific publications]
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