Abstract
Eosinophilic fasciitis (EF), also called Shulman's syndrome or fasciitis-panniculitis syndrome, is an uncommon scleroderma-like disorder of unknown etiology, characterized by induration and thickening of skin and soft tissue, usually associated with peripheral eosinophilia. In childhood, EF is poorly characterized.
Highlights
Eosinophilic fasciitis (EF), called Shulman’s syndrome or fasciitis-panniculitis syndrome, is an uncommon scleroderma-like disorder of unknown etiology, characterized by induration and thickening of skin and soft tissue, usually associated with peripheral eosinophilia
A case series of all patients diagnosed with EF at our Department
complete data were available for 16 pediatric cases
Summary
Eosinophilic fasciitis (EF), called Shulman’s syndrome or fasciitis-panniculitis syndrome, is an uncommon scleroderma-like disorder of unknown etiology, characterized by induration and thickening of skin and soft tissue, usually associated with peripheral eosinophilia.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.