Eosinophilic Fasciitis: What Matters in Management in a Developing Country—A Case Report with Two and a Half-year Follow-up

Md. Nazrul Islam, Md. Ariful Islam, Syed Jamil Abdal, Mohammad Abul Kalam Azad, Abul Khair Ahmedullah, Syed Atiqul Haq

Abstract


Eosinophilic fasciitis is an uncommon disorder of unknown aetiology and poorly-understood pathogenesis. Since 1974, over 250 cases of eosinophilic fasciitis have been reported worldwide. The first case
of eosinophilic fasciitis from Bangladesh is reported here. The challenges of diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, including family and social support, are discussed.

Key words: Diabetes; Eosinophilia; Eosinophilic fasciitis; Bangladesh

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