Eosinophilic fasciitis and breast cancer: a case report highlighting recurrence signals

Eosinophilic fasciitis (EF) poses a diagnostic challenge owing to its uncommon occurrence and aetiology that remains poorly understood. We report a case of a 79-year-old woman with a prolonged history of breast cancer exhibiting EF with concomitant pelvic metastases. This case underscores EF's...

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Veröffentlicht in:Dermatology reports 2024-11, Vol.16 (4), p.9928
Hauptverfasser: Maione, Vincenzo, Miccio, Laura, Rovaris, Sara, Zardo, Davide, Bighetti, Stefano, Bettolini, Luca, Naldi, Luigi
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Zusammenfassung:Eosinophilic fasciitis (EF) poses a diagnostic challenge owing to its uncommon occurrence and aetiology that remains poorly understood. We report a case of a 79-year-old woman with a prolonged history of breast cancer exhibiting EF with concomitant pelvic metastases. This case underscores EF's potential as an indicator signaling a potential resurgence of cancer, highlighting its significance as a red flag of disease recurrence.
ISSN:2036-7392
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DOI:10.4081/dr.2024.9928