EOSINOPHILIC FASCIITIS - A GOOD RESPONSE WITH CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT

Authors
GAFFNEY K KEARNS G MORAES D ODOWD JF CASEY EB
Citation
K. Gaffney et al., EOSINOPHILIC FASCIITIS - A GOOD RESPONSE WITH CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT, Irish journal of medical science, 162(7), 1993, pp. 256-257
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Medicine, General & Internal
Journal title
Irish journal of medical science → ACNP
ISSN journal
00211265
Volume
162
Issue
7
Year of publication
1993
Pages
256 - 257
Database
ISI
SICI code
0021-1265(1993)162:7<256:EF-AGR>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
A 52 year old man developed progressive painful swelling Of both calve s and difficulty walking. Physical examination showed asymmetrical loc alised swelling with induration and tenderness on palpation. Periphera l blood eosinophilia was noted. Biopsy of deep fascia and muscle showe d typical features of eosinophilic fasciitis. He was treated with non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and intensive physiotherapy. The cli nical features had completely resolved six months later.