Eosinophilic Fasciitis in a Patient with Hepatitis C Virus Infection: Coincidence or Association?
<p> Eosinophilic fasciitis is a rare connective tissue disease characterized by symmetrical and painful swelling with a progressive induration and thickening of the skin and soft tissues. Its etiology is unknown, but possible causes or associated conditions include drugs, physical exercises,...
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Rheumatica Acta: Open Access - Peertechz Publications,
2017-01-04.
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Summary: | <p> Eosinophilic fasciitis is a rare connective tissue disease characterized by symmetrical and painful swelling with a progressive induration and thickening of the skin and soft tissues. Its etiology is unknown, but possible causes or associated conditions include drugs, physical exercises, autoimmune diseases, neoplasia and infections. <br></p><p> Herein, we report, at the fi rst time in the literature, the eosinophilic fasciitis in a patient with hepatitis C virus infection.</p> |
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DOI: | 10.17352/raoa.000001 |