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Asymptomatic diffuse fasciitis with eosinophilia

P C Avgerinos, C S Papadimitriou, G Kokkini

    Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
    |December 1, 1982
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    A case study presents a 70-year-old woman with asymptomatic diffuse fasciitis with eosinophilia. Biopsy confirmed this rare condition, highlighting its varied clinical presentation.

    Area of Science:

    • Rheumatology
    • Dermatology
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Diffuse fasciitis with eosinophilia (DFE) is a rare connective tissue disorder.
    • It is characterized by inflammation of the fascia and subcutaneous tissue, often accompanied by marked eosinophilia.

    Observation:

    • This report details a 70-year-old female patient.
    • The patient presented with asymptomatic diffuse fasciitis.
    • Diagnosis was confirmed via biopsy.

    Findings:

    • Biopsy confirmed the presence of diffuse fasciitis and eosinophilia.
    • The patient's condition was asymptomatic, indicating a potentially indolent course.

    Implications:

    • This case expands the understanding of DFE's clinical spectrum.

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  • Highlights the importance of biopsy in diagnosing rare conditions.
  • Suggests DFE can present asymptomatically.