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Introduction Eosinophilic fasciitis (EF) is a rare connective tissue disease which closely resembles other scleroderma-like diseases. EF presents with painful swelling and hardening of the distal limbs and is often preceded by a history of strenuous exercise. The marked fascial fibrosis in EF can lead to joint contractures and causes significant morbidity in affected individuals. The authors present a rare case of EF presenting as an ichthyosiform eruption of the bilateral ankles with gradual improvement after the implementation of oral prednisone, hydroxychloroquine and methotrexate.
Publication Date
5-2022
Keywords
eosinophilic fasciitis, ankles
Disciplines
Dermatology
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Ivanov N, Garvin A, Mahon M, Stephenson S. Eosinophilic fasciitis presenting as an ichthyosiform eruption of the bilateral ankles. Presented at Beaumont Hospital Farmington Hills 2022 Alvin Yarrows Research Day; 2022 May; Farmington Hills, MI.
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2022 Alvin Yarrows Research Day at Beaumont Hospital Farmington Hills, Farmington Hills, MI, May 2022.
American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD) Spring Meeting, March 10-13, 2022, Orlando, FL.