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A "groovy" diagnosis: Eosinophilic fasciitis.

Peter Korsten
Published in: Clinical case reports (2020)
Clinical examination can be the key to pursuing a diagnosis, even in rare diseases. The "groove sign" is a typical finding in eosinophilic fasciitis and can be elicited by elevation of the arm to allow for venous return with visible "grooving" of the veins due to skin thickening.
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