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Eosinophilic Fasciitis in a Patient with Hepatitis C Virus Infection: Coincidence or Association? Samuel Katsuyuki ShinjoFernando Henrique Carlos de Souza<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; Eosinophilic fasciitis is a rare connective tissue disease characterized by symmetrical and painful swelling with a progressive induration and thickening of the skin and soft tissues. Its etiology is unknown, but possible causes or associated conditions include drugs, physical exercises, autoimmune diseases, neoplasia and infections. <br></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Herein, we report, at the fi rst time in the literature, the eosinophilic fasciitis in a patient with hepatitis C virus infection.</p> Rheumatica Acta: Open Access - Peertechz Publications 2017-01-04 Case Report https://doi.org/10.17352/raoa.000001 en Copyright © Samuel Katsuyuki Shinjo et al.