Eosinophilic fasciitis with elevated inflammatory markers: another clue
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چکیده
Eosinophilic fasciitis is a rare condition characterized by edema, induration, thickening of the skin and soft tissues, hypergammaglobulinemia peripheral eosinophilia. We present two patients with eosinophilic no elevation eosinophils at time diagnosis.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Research in Dermatology
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['2455-4529']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4529.intjresdermatol20232546