|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Definition: | A syndrome characterized by tenderness and swelling of the extremities caused by inflammation of the fascia and muscles.
|
| Causes, incidence, and risk factors: | The cause of eosinophilic fasciitis is unknown. There is an infiltration of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell, into the affected fascia and muscles. Eosinophils are associated with allergic-type reactions, but their specific function is largely unknown. The arms, legs, trunk, and face may be affected by joint contractures, muscle weakness, and changes in the overlying skin. The syndrome in some cases appears to be precipitated by strenuous physical activity. Any age may be affected, but most people are between 30 and 60 years old.
|
|
|
Review Date: 12/1/2001
Reviewed By: Birgit Kovacs, M.D., Division of Rheumatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
|
The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. Copyright 2003 A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.
|
|
