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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.

Progressive muscle weakness

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PMID (PMCID)
19300913	FEMALE	Young Adult
	[Shulman's syndrome (eosinophilic fasciitis)].
	Akanay-Diesel S, Richter J, Schneider M, Schulte KW, Reifenberger J, Hanneken S. Hautarzt. 2009;60(4):278-81.
	Eosinophilic fasciitis is a rare disease characterized by edema, painful indurations, and progressive muscle weakness.
19300913	FEMALE	Young Adult
	[Shulman's syndrome (eosinophilic fasciitis)].
	Akanay-Diesel S, Richter J, Schneider M, Schulte KW, Reifenberger J, Hanneken S. Hautarzt. 2009;60(4):278-81.
	We report on a 22-year-old woman with eosinophilic fasciitis presenting with progressive muscle weakness of both hands and feet and a reduced general condition.