Eosinophilic fasciitis successfully treated with cyclosporine.

Abstract	We report on a 45-year-old female who developed eosinophilic fasciitis, characterized by scleroderma-like skin indurations, predominantly on the extremities and chest, with joint contractures and intermittent blood eosinophilia. Histologic examination revealed fibrosis of muscle fascia and eosinophilic infiltration. High-dose systemic corticosteroid therapy was ineffective, but cyclosporine treatment led to remission.
Authors	Aleksandra Bukiej, Jerzy Dropiński, Grzegorz Dyduch, Andrzej Szczeklik
Journal	Clinical rheumatology (Clin Rheumatol) Vol. 24 Issue 6 Pg. 634-6 (Nov 2005) ISSN: 0770-3198 [Print] Germany
PMID	15864687 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References	Immunosuppressive Agents Cyclosporine
Topics	Cyclosporine (therapeutic use) Eosinophilia (drug therapy, pathology) Fasciitis (drug therapy, pathology) Female Fibrosis (pathology) Humans Immunosuppressive Agents (therapeutic use) Middle Aged Muscle, Skeletal (pathology) Remission Induction Treatment Outcome

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