Eosinophilic fasciitis

Eosinophilic fasciitis is a rare connective tissue disease that is characterized by inflammation and thickening of the fascia, usually associated with peripheral eosinophilia. It presents during adulthood with symmetrical and painful swelling of mainly the extremities that progressively become indurated. Fatigue, disabling cutaneous fibrosis, myositis and arthritis may also be observed.

Nephropathy

A nonspecific term referring to disease or damage of the kidneys.


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PMID (PMCID)
7753266
MALE Adult
Tubulointerstitial nephritis in a patient with eosinophilic fasciitis and IgA nephropathy.
Takeda S, Takazakura E, Fukui Y.
Nephron. 1995;69(3):314-7.
We report a tubulointerstitial nephritis in a patient with eosinophilic fasciitis and IgA nephropathy.