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6529057

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
8
pubmed:dateCreated
1985-3-29
pubmed:abstractText
The long-term outcome of eosinophilic fasciitis (EF) described for the first time by Shulman in 1974 remains unclear. Its exact pathological classification is still contested. We reviewed 11 cases selected exclusively on their initial symptoms being compatible with EF. The outcome of the cutaneous lesions, the investigations of possible visceral involvement were analysed with a follow-up of 1 to 9.5 years (average 4.8 years). Regression of the cutaneous infiltration was complete in 5 cases and partial in 3 cases. No regression was observed in 3 cases. Steroid therapy was given in 10 patients: objective improvement was observed in 5 patients. There was no improvement in the other 5 cases. Ungual capillaroscopy was performed in 9 patients and showed none of the characteristic capillary changes of scleroderma. These results suggest that the prognosis and outcome of EF justify its distinction from systemic scleroderma. The effects of steroid therapy on the cutaneous lesions are very variable.
pubmed:language
fre
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0003-410X
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
135
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
611-4
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1984
pubmed:articleTitle
[Long-term development of eosinophilic fasciitis. Study of 11 cases].
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, English Abstract