Eosinophilic fasciitis
Eosinophilic fasciitis
Definition
Eosinophilic fasciitis is a rare connective tissue disease that is characterized by inflammation and thickening of the fascia, usually associated with peripheral eosinophilia. It presents during adulthood with symmetrical and painful swelling of mainly the extremities that progressively become indurated. Fatigue, disabling cutaneous fibrosis, myositis and arthritis may also be observed.
Also known as diffuse fasciitis with eosinophilia, eosinophilic fasciitis, eosinophilic fasciitis (disease), Shulman syndrome — per MONDO