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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Main Authors: Samuel Katsuyuki Shinjo (Author), Fernando Henrique Carlos de Souza (Author)
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Published: Rheumatica Acta: Open Access - Peertechz Publications, 2017-01-04.
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520 |a <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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