2009
DOI: 10.1097/rhu.0b013e3181b0fca6
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Unilateral Eosinophilic Fasciitis

Abstract: Symmetric skin thickening of the limbs with deep fascial inflammation is the hallmark of eosinophilic fasciitis. We describe a woman who presented with unilateral progressive skin thickening. Examination of a full thickness skin biopsy revealed an inflammatory process and fascial changes consistent with eosinophilic fasciitis. In contrast to other scleroderma mimics, eosinophilic fasciitis generally responds rapidly to glucocorticoid therapy. It is possible that unilateral eosinophilic fasciitis is under-recog… Show more

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“…[ 6 ] Despite numerous case reports of EF, a unilateral presentation of EF, as in this case, has rarely been reported previously in literature. [ 7 ]…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[ 6 ] Despite numerous case reports of EF, a unilateral presentation of EF, as in this case, has rarely been reported previously in literature. [ 7 ]…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%