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Eosinophilic cellulitis in a family.

N Kamani1, P J Lipsitz

  • 1Division of Allergy-Immunology, Schneider Children's Hospital of Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York.

Pediatric Dermatology
|November 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Eosinophilic cellulitis, also known as Wells' syndrome, can manifest in families. This rare condition presented in three relatives with early-onset skin lesions and unusual eosinophilic inflammation of the pleura and pericardium.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Genetics
  • Rheumatology

Background:

  • Eosinophilic cellulitis (Wells' syndrome) is a rare inflammatory skin condition.
  • It typically presents as recurrent, nonpruritic, indurative cutaneous swellings.
  • Familial occurrence is exceptionally uncommon.