Morphea, Eosinophilic Fasciitis and Cancer: A Scoping Review. [PDF]
Cancers (Basel), 2023 Simple Summary Morphea and eosinophilic fasciitis (EF) are cutaneous autoimmune fibrosing diseases. We conducted a scoping review following PRISMA-ScR guidelines to ascertain the association between cancer and morphea/EF, focusing specifically on the ...
Joly-Chevrier M +10 more
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The first case of SARS-CoV-2-induced eosinophilic fasciitis [PDF]
Modern Rheumatology Case Reports, 2023 Eosinophilic fasciitis (EF), also known as Shulman syndrome, is a rare auto-immune fibrosing disorder of the fascia. Etiopathogeny of EF is still unclear.
H. Boussaa +6 more
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Is there a Role for Anti-IL-5 Therapies in Eosinophilic Fasciitis? [PDF]
Mediterr J Rheumatol, 2023 Introduction: Eosinophilic Fasciitis (EF) is a rare disease, originally proposed as “diffuse fasciitis with eosinophilia” by Shulman in 1974. Symptoms of EF include peripheral eosinophilia accompanied by symmetrical inflammation of the subcutaneous ...
Angelopoulos A +2 more
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A case of paradoxical eosinophilic fasciitis in a patient on benralizumab [PDF]
JAAD Case Reports, 2023 Michael J. Woodbury, BS +2 more
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Tocilizumab in the Treatment of Eosinophilic Fasciitis: A Case Study and Review of Literature. [PDF]
Mediterr J Rheumatol, 2023 Eosinophilic fasciitis (EF) is a rare connective-tissue disorder that is characterised by subacute onset of erythema, oedema, and induration of the skin and soft tissues of the limbs and trunk.
El Iskandarani S, Khasho M, Merashli M.
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Eosinophilic Fasciitis in a 68-Year-Old Female. [PDF]
CureusEosinophilic fasciitis (EF) is an uncommon disorder of unknown etiology and poorly understood pathogenesis. In this report, we present a case of a 68-year-old female presented with a rapidly progressing skin tightening condition in her extremities ...
Chittipolu S, Kennard JL, Nahar L.
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Unusual presentation of eosinophilic fasciitis: two case reports and a review of the literature [PDF]
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2010 Introduction Eosinophilic fasciitis is an uncommon disorder with unknown etiology and a poorly understood pathogenesis. We present the cases of two patients with eosinophilic fasciitis with unusual presentation, and describe the clinical characteristics ...
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Eosinophilic Fasciitis Presenting as Chronic Nonspecific Symptoms in a Young Adult. [PDF]
Oxf Med Case Reports, 2023 Eosinophilic fasciitis (EF) is a rare inflammatory disease affecting various connective tissues. It is characterized by induration of the skin as well as scleroderma-like manifestations that are progressive and bilaterally symmetrical.
Khaleel M +5 more
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Diagnosis and treatment of early eosinophilic fasciitis: a case report [PDF]
Journal of Medical Case ReportsBackground Eosinophilic fasciitis is an infrequent connective tissue disorder that often delays treatment owing to misdiagnosis or omission. In advanced stages, severe skin sclerosis can lead to joint contracture and tendon retraction, which can severely
Jinlu Ma +6 more
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The clinical challenge of refractory eosinophilic fasciitis. [PDF]
Porto Biomed J, 2023 To the Editor: Eosinophilic fasciitis (EF) is a rare connective tissue disease, with unclear etiology, characterized by hardening and thickening of the skin, mainly affecting the upper and lower extremities.
Oliveira D +7 more
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