A member asked:

How can a doctor diagnose eosinophilic fasciitis? i have had inundations in thigh for weeks, skin looks ok, not squeezable. pains, ultrasound normal

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Dr. Saptarshi Bandyopadhyay answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Biopsy: Eosinophilic fasciitis is diagnosed by biopsy. Usually, the result is surprising because the affected area is thought to be infected, & during surgical debridement (ie washing out of 'bacteria') a sample is sent to the pathology lab. That being said, any surgeon can take a biopsy & perform what is necessary provided u have symptoms or a scan (MRI in this case) that suggest fasciitis. Good luck!

Answered 2/13/2015

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