Eosinophilic Fasciitis With a Malignant Outcome

Salman Ansari; Umair Iftikhar; Asma Jamil; Aamir Ansari; Syed Iftikhar

doi:10.14740/jmc3665

Eosinophilic Fasciitis With a Malignant Outcome

J Med Cases. 2021 Jun;12(6):220-222. doi: 10.14740/jmc3665. Epub 2021 Mar 24.

Authors

Salman Ansari¹, Umair Iftikhar², Asma Jamil³, Aamir Ansari³, Syed Iftikhar³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Biochemistry, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA, USA.
² Department of Education, Carden Arbor View School, Upland, CA, USA.
³ Department of Medicine, University of California, Riverside School of Medicine/Riverside Community Hospital, Riverside, CA, USA.

Abstract

Eosinophilic fasciitis (EF) is an uncommon localized fibrosing disorder affecting the fascial layers of the human body. To date less than 300 cases of EF have been reported worldwide. Due to the limited prevalence, extensive studying of its pathogenesis and treatment has not yet been established. Furthermore, little is known regarding the long-term prognosis and comorbidities associated with EF. In this case study, we discuss a 72-year-old female patient who was diagnosed with EF and subsequently developed squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the skin in areas of previously exposed EF. This case represents the first reported case of SCC of the skin in a patient with previously active EF in the same area of skin.

Keywords: Eosinophilic fasciitis; Squamous cell carcinoma.

Publication types

Case Reports