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Author Spotlight: Investigating the Pathophysiology of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Published on: May 10, 2024
[Flame figures-eosinophils setting the skin on fire]
Lea-Sophie Stahl1,2, Ann-Christin Wolters3, Ocko Kautz4
1Abteilung für experimentelle Allergologie und Immundermatologie, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Deutschland.
Abstract:
A 50-year-old female farmer was initially diagnosed with generalized granuloma annulare and treated with local steroids and ultraviolet (UV) light therapy for 10 years, albeit without success. A histopathological examination in our clinic changed the diagnosis to Wells' syndrome, based on the typical findings of eosinophilic cellulitis together with flame figures. A systemic approach with pulse steroid therapy resulted in complete remission of pruritus and skin manifestations. This case demonstrates successful treatment of a patient with eosinophilic cellulitis.
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