Eosinophilic fasciitis presenting as a unilateral, solitary plaque.

Abstract

Eosinophilic fasciitis is a rare connective tissue disorder characterized by inflammation of the fascia that leads to painful, indurated skin. Because of its variable clinical presentation and overlap with conditions, such as morphea, the diagnosis of eosinophilic fasciitis can be challenging and relies on clinical presentation, histopathologic and laboratory analysis, and response to therapy. Herein, we present an unusual, solitary, isolated plaque with pathologic features and response to therapy most consistent with eosinophilic fasciitis.

• Authors: Claire Alexanian, Michelle Cheng, Maija Kiuru, Jenny Z Wang, Stephanie T Le, Danielle M Tartar
• Journal: Dermatology online journal (Dermatol Online J) Vol. 25 Issue 8 (Aug 15 2019) ISSN: 1087-2108 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 31553865 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Glucocorticoids
• Clobetasol
• Prednisone

Topics

• Administration, Cutaneous
• Administration, Oral
• Adolescent
• Clobetasol (therapeutic use)
• Eosinophilia (drug therapy, pathology)
• Fasciitis (drug therapy, pathology)
• Female
• Glucocorticoids (therapeutic use)
• Humans
• Prednisone (therapeutic use)
• Thigh