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  • Title: Delayed diagnosis of Eosinophilic Fasciitis: a case report and review of the literature.
    Author: Aydin E, Turan Y, Yildirim C, Tataroğlu C, Çullu E, Sendur OF.
    Journal: Acta Reumatol Port; 2015; 40(2):179-84. PubMed ID: 24879925.
    Abstract:
    Eosinophilic fasciitis is an uncommon entity characterized by edema, skin thickening and hyperpigmentation of extremities. Laboratory findings are variable and may include hypergammaglobulemia, peripheral eosinophilia and elevated acute phase reactants. A full-thickness skin/fascia/muscle biopsy is the gold standart for diagnosis. Since EF is an uncommon disorder and the clinic presentation mimics scleroderma, it takes a long time to make definitive diagnosis. We present a case diagnosed two years after its onset and responded well to the treatment. We also include herein the results of our literature survey regarding delayed diagnosis of Eosinophilic Fasciitis.
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