Eosinophilic fasciitis
An. bras. dermatol
; 91(5,supl.1): 57-59, Sept.-Oct. 2016. graf
Artigo
em Inglês
| LILACS
| ID: biblio-837929
Biblioteca responsável:
BR1.1
ABSTRACT
Abstract Eosinophilic fasciitis is a rare sclerodermiform syndrome of unknown etiology. It is characterized by the thickening of the muscular fascia and subcutaneous tissue, with a variable infiltration of eosinophils. Peripheral eosinophilia, poly or monoclonal hypergammaglobulinemia and increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate can be seen. Clinical features begin acutely, with local edema and a painful and symmetrical stiffening of the limbs, progressing rapidly to fibrosis, which can limit joint movements. Some cases have a history of strenuous physical exercise or trauma. The diagnosis is confirmed by a deep skin biopsy. Glucocorticoids in high doses is the treatment of choice. We report a typical eosinophilic fasciitis case with peripheral eosinophilia and dramatic response to pulse therapy with methylprednisolone.
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Coleções:
Bases de dados internacionais
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Pele
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Eosinofilia
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Fasciite
Limite:
Adulto
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
An. bras. dermatol
Assunto da revista:
Dermatologia
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Hospital Federal da Lagoa/BR