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  • Title: [Eosinophilic fasciitis; the importance of early detection for optimal outcomes].
    Author: Hokken JW, van den Wall Bake AW, de Nijs RN, Westgeest AA, Kroot EJ, van Lijnschoten G.
    Journal: Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd; 2008 Mar 22; 152(12):657-62. PubMed ID: 18438058.
    Abstract:
    Eosinophilic fasciitis (EF) is a disease with unknown aetiology, although an immunologic pathogenesis is suspected. The characteristic features of this inflammatory disease include scleroderma-like skin indurations, predominantly on the extremities, and peripheral blood eosinophilia. Internal organs are generally not affected. Initiation of systemic glucocorticoid therapy at an early stage results in a good response and remission of symptoms. This is illustrated in 3 cases of EF to demonstrate the importance of early detection in this disease.
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