Eosinophilic fasciitis in a pair of siblings

Arthritis Rheum. 1989 Jan;32(1):96-9. doi: 10.1002/anr.1780320117.

Abstract

Two siblings, a 38-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man, developed eosinophilic fasciitis within a period of 6 months. They were found to have identical HLA-A, B, DR, and DQ antigens, raising the possibility of a genetic influence in the development of this disease. No common environmental factors close to the time of onset were identified; however, the possibility of a common, remote environmental factor cannot be discounted.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Eosinophilia / genetics*
  • Eosinophilia / metabolism
  • Family
  • Fasciitis / genetics*
  • Fasciitis / metabolism
  • Female
  • HLA Antigens / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Male

Substances

  • HLA Antigens