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BMJ Case Reports, 2012 A 57-year-old woman presented with malaise and heaviness in her extremities. At first there were no clues of an inflammatory disease, but the patient developed slowly progressive oedema of her arms and legs with induration of the skin. Blood tests showed eosinophilia. Additional analysis revealed generalised lymphadenopathy.
Ka Lai, Tsoi +3 more
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The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India, 2005 Eosinophilic fasciitis presents with skin thickening involving the extremities, and sparing the hands. Raynaud's phenomenon is usually absent. It can be precipitated by undue exertion and is characterized by eosinophilia and infiltration of skin and subcutaneous tissue by mixed inflammatory infiltrate including eosinophils.
Yogesh Preet Singh +4 more
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Eosinophilic fasciitis (Shulman's disease): review and comparative evaluation of seven patients. [PDF]
, 2019 OBJECTIVES: Eosinophilic fasciitis (EF) was described in 1974 by Shulman as a rare fibrosing connective tissue disease of unknown etiology. An undetermined trigger is thought to lead to the degranulation of eosinophils that interact with fibroblasts and
Cimbron, M +3 more
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Eosinophilic fasciitis: a case series with an emphasis on therapy and induction of remission
Drugs in Context, 2018 Eosinophilic fasciitis is an uncommon connective tissue disorder that affects patients of all ages, resulting in significant morbidity. Systemic corticosteroids can induce remission of disease.
Rechelle Tull +4 more
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Fasceite eosinofílica simulando esclerose lateral amiotrófica [PDF]
, 2008 Federal University of São Paulo Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery Neuromuscular Disorders UnitHospital São CristovãoUNIFESP, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery Neuromuscular Disorders ...
Chieia, Marco A. +5 more
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Eosinophilic fasciitis: demographics, disease pattern and response to treatment: report of 12 cases and review of the literature [PDF]
, 2007 BACKGROUND: Eosinophilic fasciitis is a rare scleroderma-like illness. The clinical spectrum of the disease has evolved since its initial description. METHODS: We identified all patients diagnosed with eosinophilic fasciitis over the past 10 years at our
Bischoff, Lindsay, Derk, Chris T
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Postępy Higieny i Medycyny Doświadczalnej, 2015 Eosinophilic fasciitis is a rare connective tissue disease with unclear etiology and pathogenesis. It is classified as a scleroderma-like syndrome. The disease is characterized by fibrosis of the skin and subcutaneous tissues with significant thickening of fascia. Visceral involvement is rare.
Karolina, Niklas +2 more
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Unusual presentation of eosinophilic fasciitis: two case reports and a review of the literature
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 ...
Ozmen Sehmus +4 more
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Indian Dermatology Online Journal, 2016 Eosinophilic fasciitis, also known as Shulman's syndrome, is a fibrosing scleroderma-like syndrome, which is a distinct entity. A 55-year-old man, presented with progressive skin darkening, thickening, and tightening over the left lower limb since 6 ...
Aseem Sharma +4 more
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Pansclerotic Morphea with Features of Eosinophilic Fasciitis: Distinct Entities or Part of a Continuum? [PDF]
, 2014 Scleroderma is a highly complex disorder in its clinical manifestations and pathogenesis. It has a wide range of clinical manifestations due to varying degrees of vasculopathy, autoimmunity, altered endothelium function, and abnormal fibrosis.
Canty, Kristi +2 more
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