Eosinophilic fasciitis: a problem in differential diagnosis.
Seven clinical criteria and corroborative findings from a properly taken biopsy are necessary for the diagnosis of eosinophilic fasciitis. A properly taken biopsy for eosinophilic fasciitis must be to muscle. The technique of taking a specimen of tissue to muscle depth is described.
D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004804:Eosinophils; D005205:Fascia / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000097:blood* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology