Eosinophilic fasciitis with late onset arthritis responsive to sulfasalazine

J Rheumatol. 1993 Apr;20(4):750-1.

Abstract

We describe a patient with eosinophilic fasciitis in whom there was a late onset of inflammatory polyarthritis. Response of the arthritis to sulfasalazine was demonstrated, both initially and after a flare of synovitis which followed dose reduction. Sulfasalazine may be of benefit in this rare condition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arthritis / complications*
  • Arthritis / drug therapy*
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Eosinophilia / complications*
  • Fasciitis / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sulfasalazine / administration & dosage
  • Sulfasalazine / therapeutic use*
  • Synovitis / complications
  • Synovitis / drug therapy

Substances

  • Sulfasalazine