Disease or Syndrome
eosinophilic fasciitis
e·o·sin·o·phil·ic fas·ci·i·tis
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An inflammatory disease of the fascia caused by infiltration of eosinophils, which manifests as progressive thickening of the tissues, often with accompanying erythema, pain, and induration. A classic finding is eosinophilia in the peripheral blood.NICHD Pediatric TerminologyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Eosinophilic fasciitis is a rare connective tissue disease that is characterized by inflammation and thickening of the fascia, usually associated with peripheral eosinophilia. It presents during adulthood with symmetrical and painful swelling of mainly the extremities that progressively become indurated. Fatigue, disabling cutaneous fibrosis, myositis and arthritis may also be observed.OrphaNetINSERM, 2021
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Inflammation and induration of the fascia related to an accumulation of white blood cells, including eosinophils.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Inflammation and thickening (localized fibrosis) of the fascia, the tissue under the skin and over the muscle, typically associated with a build up of eosinophils in the muscles and tissues.Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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Eosinophilic fasciitis is an uncommon disorder characterized by symmetric and painful inflammation, swelling, and induration of the arms and legs. Diagnosis is by biopsy of skin and fascia. Treatment is with corticosteroids.Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Eosinophilic fasciitis (EF), also called Shulman syndrome, is a rare, localized fibrosing disorder of the fascia. The etiology and pathophysiology are unclear.WebMD, 2019
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Eosinophilic fasciitis is a very rare condition in which muscle tissue underneath the skin, called fascia, becomes swollen and thick. Rapid swelling can occur in the hands, arms, legs, and feet. People with this condition have a buildup of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell, in the affected fascia and muscles. The exact cause of...National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
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