Eosinophilic Fasciitis – Beware of the Rare Form of Hand Contracture

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (01) ◽  
pp. 129-132
Author(s):  
Owen Ou Yang ◽  
Bruno E. Crepaldi ◽  
Anthony Berger
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Eosinophilic Fasciitis ◽  
Peripheral Eosinophilia ◽  
Rare Form ◽  
Unusual Condition ◽  
Skin Induration ◽  
Key Features

Eosinophilic fasciitis (EF) is a rare form of fibrosing disorder associated with peripheral eosinophilia with scleroderma-like skin induration and fasciitis in the extremities resulting in painful swelling, erythema and progressive contracture. We present a case report of EF and a literature review to raise awareness of this unusual condition and also highlight key features in its management.

Familial Eruptive Syringomas: Case Report and Review of the Literature

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenny Lau ◽  
Richard M. Haber
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Rare Clinical Entity ◽  
Benign Neoplasms ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Causative Gene ◽  
Unusual Condition ◽  
Clinical Variant ◽  
Insight Into

Background: Syringomas are benign neoplasms of eccrine origin. A clinical variant is eruptive syringomas, which presents as firm, smooth, yellow to pigmented papules that appear as successive crops on the neck, axillae, chest, abdomen, and/or periumbilical region. To our knowledge, there are only 10 published reports of familial eruptive syringomas. Herein we describe the eleventh report of familial eruptive syringomas, review the literature on this unusual presentation, and suggest a novel classification of familial syringomas based on our literature review. Observations: We report two cases of eruptive syringoma within a family. Eruptive syringomas were widely distributed on the trunk of a healthy 16-year-old female and her 19-year-old brother. Both the 19-year-old man and his mother also had infraorbital syringomas. Conclusion: Familial eruptive syringomas are a rare clinical entity that is likely autosomal dominantly inherited. Future reports of this unusual condition may provide further insight into the etiology of familial syringomas, and genetic analysis of cases may enable the causative gene mutation to be determined.

A case of eosinophilic fasciitis without skin manifestations: a case report in a patient with lupus and literature review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kohei Asaoka ◽  
Yuki Watanabe ◽  
Kazuhiro Itoh ◽  
Naoko Hosono ◽  
Tomoya Hirota ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Eosinophilic Fasciitis ◽  
Skin Manifestations

Mesenteric Fibromatosis in a Patient with Camurati-Engelmann Disease. A Case Report and Literature Review

2005 ◽  
Vol 91 (6) ◽  
pp. 552-554 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierluigi Ballardini ◽  
Loretta Gulmini ◽  
Guido Margutti ◽  
Giorgio Lelli
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Rare Diseases ◽  
Bone Dysplasia ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Long Bones ◽  
Rare Form ◽  
Rare Type ◽  
Mesenteric Fibromatosis ◽  
Engelmann Disease

Mesenteric fibromatosis is a rare type of desmoid tumor characterized by local aggressiveness and a tendency to relapse. In view of these characteristics it may be considered a low-grade fibrosarcoma. Camurati-Engelmann disease is a very rare form of bone dysplasia characterized by osteosclerosis of the diaphyses of the long bones. Here we describe the case of a male patient affected by these two rare diseases in association with chronic inflammatory intestinal disease.

scholarly journals A case report and literature review: Factitious disorder imposed on another and malingering by proxy

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 345-348
Author(s):  
Ilana C Walters ◽  
Rachel MacIntosh ◽  
Kim D Blake
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Factitious Disorder ◽  
Primary Health Care Provider ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Underlying Illness ◽  
Future Harm ◽  
Key Features

Abstract Factitious disorder imposed on another (FDIA) and malingering by proxy (MAL-BP) are two forms of underreported child maltreatment that should remain on physicians’ differential. This case of a 2-year-old boy, which spans 6 years, reveals the complexity in and difficulties with diagnosis. Key features include the patient’s mother using advanced medical jargon to report multiple disconnected concerns and visits to numerous providers. As a result, the patient underwent many investigations which often revealed normal findings. FDIA was suspected by the paediatrician, especially following corroboration with the child’s day care and past primary health care provider. This case demonstrates the possible overlap in diagnoses, which are characterized by a lack of consistent presentation and deceitful caregivers, often complicated by true underlying illness. The authors use clinical experience and limited existing literature to empower paediatricians to confidently diagnose and report FDIA and MAL-BP to limit future harm to children.

scholarly journals A Rare Form of Brucella Bursitis with Negative Serology: A Case Report and Literature Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. M. Almajid
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Rare Form ◽  
Olecranon Bursitis ◽  
The World ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Prepatellar Bursitis

Brucellosis is still endemic in certain parts of the world including the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Latin America, and African regions. Osteoarticular manifestations are common presenting features. Brucellosis presenting as prepatellar bursitis has already been reported. We present a case of seronegative olecranon bursitis with positive blood and aspirate cultures. The patient improved remarkably by treatment with streptomycin and doxycycline with no evidence or relapse.

Rapidly progressing giant invasive prolactinoma

2012 ◽  
Vol 126 (8) ◽  
pp. 840-843 ◽  
Author(s):  
R H Care ◽  
V S Sunkaraneni ◽  
J Theaker ◽  
P G Harries
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Neurological Deficit ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Pituitary Tumours ◽  
Rare Form ◽  
First Report ◽  
Giant Prolactinoma ◽  
Endocrine Disturbance ◽  
Invasive Prolactinoma

AbstractObjective:We report an extremely rare case of a giant invasive prolactinoma presenting as a nasopharyngeal tumour.Method:Case report and literature review regarding giant prolactinoma.Results:Giant prolactinoma is a rare form of prolactinoma which accounts for 0.5–4.4 per cent of all pituitary tumours. It is more common in men and generally presents with symptoms of endocrine disturbance or neurological deficit.Conclusion:To our knowledge, this is the first report of giant prolactinoma presenting with symptoms of sinusitis and nasopharyngeal tumour.

scholarly journals Eosinophilic fasciitis: A case report with a brief literature review

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 96
Author(s):  
Hyun-Woong Cho ◽  
Hyun-Ah Kim ◽  
Mi Jung Kwon ◽  
Sung Hye Koh ◽  
Joo-Hee Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Eosinophilic Fasciitis
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