Delayed Diagnosis of Eosinophilic Fasciitis: A case report and review of the literature
Eosinophilic fasciitis is an uncommon entity characterized by edema, skin thickening and hyperpigmentation of extremities. Laboratory findings are variable and may include hypergammaglobulemia, peripheral eosinophilia and elevated acute phase reactants. A full-thickness skin/fascia/muscle biopsy is...
Main Authors: | Elif Aydin, Yasemin Turan, Canan Yildirim, Canten Tataroğlu, Emre Çullu, Omer Faruk Sendur |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Sociedade Portuguesa de Reumatologia
2015-04-01
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Series: | Acta Reumatológica Portuguesa |
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Online Access: | http://www.actareumatologica.com/files/article/963_delayed_diagnosis_of_eosinophilic_fasciitis_a_case_report_and_review_of_the_literature_file.pdf |
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