eosinophilic fasciitis

fasciitis /fas·ci·itis/ (fas-e-i´tis) inflammation of a fascia.

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eosinophilic fasciitis  inflammation of fasciae of the limbs, with eosinophilia, edema, and swelling, often after strenuous exercise.

necrotizing fasciitis  a gas-forming, fulminating, necrotic infection of the superficial and deep fascia, resulting in thrombosis of the subcutaneous vessels and gangrene of the underlying tissues. It is usually caused by multiple pathogens and is frequently associated with diabetes mellitus.

nodular fasciitis  a benign, reactive proliferation of fibroblasts in the subcutaneous tissues, commonly affecting the deep fascia, usually in young adults.

proliferative fasciitis  a benign reactive proliferation of fibroblasts in subcutaneous tissues, resembling nodular fasciitis but characterized also by basophilic giant cells and occurrence in the skeletal muscles in older adults.

pseudosarcomatous fasciitis  nodular f.

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eosinophilic fasciitis

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Induration and edema of the connective tissues of the extremities, which usually appears following exertion and is associated with eosinophilia.

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eosinophilic fasciitis,

inflammation of fasciae of the limbs, associated with eosinophilia, edema, and swelling. The cause is unknown, but the condition often occurs after strenuous exercise. Also called Shulman's syndrome.