title: Eosinophilic fasciitis: what matters in management in a developing country--a case report with two and a half-year follow-up.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahbagh, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh. Islam1nazrul@gmail.com
authors.forename: M Nazrul
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Islam
authors.forename: M Ariful
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Islam
authors.forename: Syed Jamil
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Abdal
authors.forename: Mohammad Abul Kalam
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Azad
authors.forename: Abul Khair
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Ahmedullah
authors.forename: Syed Atiqul
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Haq
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001459:Bangladesh; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003906:Developing Countries; D004802:Eosinophilia; D005208:Fasciitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D011239:Prednisolone