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Published on: December 18, 2016
Eosinophilic fasciitis: spectrum of MRI findings
Stacy J Moulton1, Mark J Kransdorf, William W Ginsburg
1Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224-3899, USA.
Objective:
Our objective was to describe the spectrum of MRI features of eosinophilic fasciitis.
Conclusion:
MRI findings in eosinophilic fasciitis are characteristic and consist of abnormal fascial signal intensity and enhancement, both of which are directly proportional to disease activity. MRI provides a useful aid for diagnosis and a marker for disease activity and response to treatment.
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