Eosinophilic fasciitis: a good response with conservative treatment

K. Gaffney; G. Kearns; D. Moraes; J. F. O'Dowd; E. B. Casey

doi:10.1007/BF02957573

Eosinophilic fasciitis: a good response with conservative treatment

K. Gaffney, G. Kearns, D. Moraes, J. F. O'Dowd, E. B. Casey

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Abstract

A 52 year old man developed progressive painful swelling of both calves and difficulty walking. Physical examination showed asymmetrical localised swelling with induration and tenderness on palpation. Peripheral blood eosinophilia was noted. Biopsy of deep fascia and muscle showed typical features of eosinophilic fasciitis. He was treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and intensive physiotherapy. The clinical features had completely resolved six months later.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	256-257
Number of pages	2
Journal	Irish Journal of Medical Science
Volume	162
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02957573
Publication status	Published - Jul 1993
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal/therapeutic use
Combined Modality Therapy
Eosinophilia/complications
Fasciitis/complications
Humans
Leg
Male
Middle Aged
Physical Therapy Modalities
Treatment Outcome

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