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What is the definition of Macrophagic Myofasciitis?
A rare acquired skeletal muscle disease characterized by infiltration of the epimysium, perimysium, and perifascicular endomysium by macrophages with crystal inclusions composed of aluminum salts at the site of a previous vaccination (most commonly the deltoid muscle). Muscle necrosis is typically absent. Patients may present with myalgias, arthralgias, muscle weakness, chronic fatigue, asthenia, fever, and cognitive dysfunction. Signs and symptoms usually develop slowly over several months.
What are the alternative names for Macrophagic Myofasciitis?
  • Macrophagic myofasciitis
  • MMF
  • Macrophagic myofasciitis, childhood
Who are the top Macrophagic Myofasciitis Local Doctors?
Axel Van Der Gucht
Elite in Macrophagic Myofasciitis
Axel Van Der Gucht
Elite in Macrophagic Myofasciitis
Axel Van Der Gucht
Creteil, FR 

Axel Van Der Gucht practices in Creteil, France. Mr. Van Der Gucht is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Macrophagic Myofasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Myositis, and Primary Amyloidosis.

Elite in Macrophagic Myofasciitis
Romain K. Gherardi
Elite in Macrophagic Myofasciitis
Romain K. Gherardi
Université Paris Est, 
Creteil, FR 

Romain Gherardi practices in Creteil, France. Mr. Gherardi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Macrophagic Myofasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Myositis, Polymyositis, and Dermatomyositis.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Macrophagic Myofasciitis
Emmanuel Itti
Elite in Macrophagic Myofasciitis
Emmanuel Itti
Université Paris Est, 
Creteil, FR 

Emmanuel Itti practices in Creteil, France. Mr. Itti is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Macrophagic Myofasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Cardiac Amyloidosis, B-Cell Lymphoma, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center