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Background: Lymphocytic variant hypereosinophilic syndrome is characterized by marked over-production of eosinophilopoietic factor(s) by dysregulated T cells leading to eosinophil expansion.
Caroline Carpentier+7 more
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Massive necrotizing fasciitis following bellow-knee arterial surgery: A therapeutic challenge [PDF]
Introduction. Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, progressive bacterial infection of superficial fascia followed by secondary subcutaneous tissue necrosis.
Popov Petar+4 more
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Necrotizing fasciitis of the head and neck is a rare, very severe disease, which, in most cases, originates from odontogenic infections and frequently ends with the death of the patient.
Sebastian Böttger+12 more
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Cutaneous mucormycosis in a young immunocompetent trauma patient: a case report
Introduction: Mucormycosis, a rare and life-threatening infection, is caused by microorganisms of the Mucorales order. It affects almost exclusively immunocompromised and diabetic patients, requiring extensive surgical debridement and prolonged ...
André Silva+4 more
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A 26-year-old man presented with an 18-month history of a subcutaneous mass on his forehead that occurred shortly after being struck by a blunt object. Histopathologic examination showed a proliferation of bland spindle cells and a collagenous stroma that was consistent with cranial fasciitis. Cranial fasciitis, which is a variant of nodular fasciitis,
Ginsberg, Brian+3 more
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Nodular fasciitis is a benign fibroblastic proliferation rarely reported in the breast. We report the case of a 55-year-old woman who presented with imaging findings that resembled a malignancy.
So Hyeong Park+3 more
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Necrotising Fasciitis following Intramuscular Injection in a Nigerian Neonate: A case report
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rare but severe, life-threatening bacterial infection of the fascia, with secondary necrosis of the subcutaneous tissues.
Ogundele T+3 more
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Summary The author's experience of fourteen patients with necrotizing fasciitis is reviewed. The pathognomonic feature of this condition is an extensive necrosis of subcutaneous tissue caused by a vicious cycle of infection, local ischaemia and reduced host defence mechanisms.
M A, Tehrani, I M, Ledingham
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INTRODUCTION In this article we look at the aetiology of plantar fasciitis, the other common differentials for heel pain and the evidence available to support each of the major management options. We also review the literature and discuss the condition. METHODS A literature search was performed using PubMed and MEDLINE®.
Cutts, S, Obi, N, Pasapula, C, Chan, W
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Retroperitoneal necrotizing fasciitis: analysis of seven cases and review of the literature
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare but rapidly spreading infectious disease of the subcutaneous tissue. Our aim, with these presented cases, is to present the surgical approach and experience of our clinic in the cases of retroperitoneal necrotizing ...
Halil ibrahim Tasci+2 more
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