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ArticleEuropean heart journal. Case reports2026

Hypereosinophilic endocarditis presenting with intracardiac mass and severe mitral regurgitation: a case report of FIP1L1-PDGFRA positive myeloid neoplasm.

Nilay Sanjay Rao, Abhrajyoti Biswas, Shyam S Kothari, Pooja Vyas, Kewal Kanabar

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Nilay Sanjay RaoDepartment of Cardiology, U. N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre (UNMICRC), Civil Hospital Campus, Asarwa, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380016, India.
Abhrajyoti BiswasDepartment of Cardiology, U. N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre (UNMICRC), Civil Hospital Campus, Asarwa, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380016, India.
Shyam S KothariDepartment of Cardiology, U. N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre (UNMICRC), Civil Hospital Campus, Asarwa, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380016, India.
Pooja VyasDepartment of Cardiology, U. N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre (UNMICRC), Civil Hospital Campus, Asarwa, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380016, India.
Kewal KanabarDepartment of Cardiology, U. N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre (UNMICRC), Civil Hospital Campus, Asarwa, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380016, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8228-7740

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Background: Loeffler's endocarditis is a serious manifestation of hypereosinophilia, and it is associated with endomyocardial fibrosis, thrombus formation, valvular dysfunction, and, rarely, intracardiac mass lesions. Case summary: A 28-year-old male patient had progressive dyspnoea, facial oedema, and fatigue for 2 years. A 2D Discussion: This case emphasizes the importance of a thorough diagnostic workup, including genetic testing in Loeffler's Syndrome, to guide therapy. Recognizing molecularly driven eosinophilic disorders is essential, as targeted treatment can significantly improve prognosis. The presence of the Fip1-Like1-platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (FIP1L1-PDGFRα) fusion gene is a rare cause of hypereosinophilic syndrome requiring a distinct therapeutic approach.

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Case reportCEL (chronic eosinophilic leukaemia)Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES)ImatinibLoeffler’s endocarditisPDGFRA (platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha)TKI (tyrosine kinase inhibitors)

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