Fasciitis is an inflammation of the
fascia,
which is the connective tissue surrounding muscles, blood vessels and nerves.
In particular, it often involves one of the following diseases:
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Necrotizing fasciitis
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF), also known as flesh-eating disease, is a bacterial infection that results in the death of parts of the body's soft tissue. It is a severe disease of sudden onset that spreads rapidly. Symptoms usually include red or p ...
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Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis or plantar heel pain (PHP) is a disorder of the plantar fascia, which is the connective tissue which supports the arch of the foot. It results in pain in the heel and bottom of the foot that is usually most severe with the fi ...
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Ischemic fasciitis,
classified by the World Health Organization, 2020, as a specific tumor form in the category of
fibroblastic and myofibroblastic tumors.
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Eosinophilic fasciitis
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Paraneoplastic fasciitis
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