Myalgia-eosinophilia syndrome associated with tryptophan
Myalgia-eosinophilia syndrome associated with tryptophan is a rare systemic disease characterized by severe myalgia and peripheral eosinophilia associated with tryptophan dietary supplementation. The symptoms do not subside after tryptophan discontinuation. Clinical presentation includes muscle tenderness and cramps fatigue weakness paresthesia peripheral edema arthralgia dyspnea skin rash dry mouth and development of scleroderma-like skin abnormalities.
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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orphadata.org. Data version April 2024
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