A "groovy" diagnosis: Eosinophilic fasciitis. Issue 12 (15th July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Korsten, Peter
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 8:Issue 12(2020)
• Page Start: 3544
• Page End: 3545
• Publication Date: 2020-07-15
• Subjects: eosinophilia -- eosinophilic fasciitis -- immunosuppression -- localized scleroderma; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3128
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: Clinical examination can be the key to pursuing a diagnosis, even in rare diseases. The "groove sign" is a typical finding in eosinophilic fasciitis and can be elicited by elevation of the arm to allow for venous return with visible "grooving" of the veins due to skin thickening. Abstract : Clinical examination can be the key to pursuing a diagnosis, even in rare diseases. The "groove sign" is a typical finding in eosinophilic fasciitis and can be elicited by elevation of the arm to allow for venous return with visible "grooving" of the veins due to skin thickening.