Medical Definition of Eosinophilic fasciitis

1. A syndrome which is characterised by inflammation of the fascia and muscles of the extremities. Infiltrations of eosinophils are found in affected muscle tissue and fascia. The cause is unknown. Symptoms include tenderness and swelling of arms and legs, joint contractures, bone apins, muscle aches and muscle weakness. Some may complain of carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms with numbness and tingling in the hands. Diagnosis is made by tissue biopsy. Treatment includes systemic corticosteroids. The illness can last for 3 to 5 years and then ususally resolves. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Eosinophilic Fasciitis

eosinophil chemotactic factor of anaphylaxis
eosinophil chemotactic peptide
eosinophil count
eosinophil granule
eosinophil granulocyte
eosinophil granulocytes
eosinophil peroxidase
eosinophile
eosinophilia
eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome
eosinophilias
eosinophilic
eosinophilic cellulitis
eosinophilic cystitis
eosinophilic endomyocardial disease
eosinophilic fasciitis (current term)
eosinophilic gastritis
eosinophilic gastroenteritis
eosinophilic granuloma
eosinophilic leukaemia
eosinophilic leukocyte
eosinophilic leukocytosis
eosinophilic leukopenia
eosinophilic lung disease
eosinophilic meningitis
eosinophilic meningoencephalitis
eosinophilic pneumonia
eosinophilic pneumonopathy
eosinophilic pustular folliculitis
eosinophillic folliculitis

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