Eosinophilic fasciitis.
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ABSTRACT
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. We present a young man who developed eosinophilic fasciitis following severe gymnastic activity.
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Main subject:
Skin Diseases
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Humans
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Male
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Adult
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Eosinophilia
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Physical Exertion
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Fasciitis
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Gymnastics
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Language:
En
Year:
2004
Type:
Article