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Eosinophilic cellulitis in Adult
See also in: Cellulitis DDx
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Eosinophilic cellulitis in Adult

See also in: Cellulitis DDx
Contributors: Susan Burgin MD, Art Papier MD
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Synopsis

Eosinophilic cellulitis, or Wells syndrome, is a rare disorder of unknown etiology. Eosinophilic cellulitis is reported infrequently in children and is manifested by eosinophil infiltration in the dermis.

Eosinophilic cellulitis presents with sudden onset of single or multiple mildly painful or pruritic, erythematous plaques. The lesions are usually seen on the extremities but may be anywhere on the skin and are typically symmetric or widespread. Uncommonly, fever and arthralgias are present. Spontaneous resolution tends to occur over 4-8 weeks. Recurrences may occur. Familial cases have been reported.

Cases may be associated with insect bites, viral infections, parasite infestations, fungal infections, vaccination, and hypersensitivity reactions. More rarely, leukemia, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, and hypereosinophilic syndrome have been reported.

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ICD10CM:
L98.3 – Eosinophilic cellulitis

SNOMEDCT:
238931006 – Eosinophilic cellulitis

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Last Reviewed:02/14/2018
Last Updated:05/06/2019
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Eosinophilic cellulitis in Adult
See also in: Cellulitis DDx
A medical illustration showing key findings of Eosinophilic cellulitis : Erythema, Painful skin lesions, Reticular - netlike, Symmetric extremities distribution, Widespread distribution, Hardened skin, EOS increased
Clinical image of Eosinophilic cellulitis - imageId=138734. Click to open in gallery.  caption: 'A large, vesiculated, edematous pink plaque on the arm.'
A large, vesiculated, edematous pink plaque on the arm.
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