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Learn About Macrophagic Myofasciitis

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
Elite in Macrophagic Myofasciitis
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.

David W. Spight
Advanced in Macrophagic Myofasciitis
Orthopedics | Pain Medicine
Advanced in Macrophagic Myofasciitis
Orthopedics | Pain Medicine

Summit Orthopedics

2620 Eagan Woods Drive, Floor 1, 
Eagan, MN 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

David Spight, D.O., is an interventional spine physician at Summit Orthopedics serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. He specializes in nonsurgical treatment of neck, back, and spine conditions and injuries. He has a particular interest in physical medicine and rehabilitation as well as lumbar spine disorders. He completed his fellowship in Interventional Pain Management, Spine Technology and Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne, Indiana. “My greatest satisfaction in medicine is having the opportunity to educate patients about the relationship between structure and function, which allows them to gain the necessary knowledge to become active participants in their care,” Dr. Spight says. Dr. Spight is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macrophagic Myofasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Coccydynia, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Facet Joint Syndrome.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Macrophagic Myofasciitis
Elite in Macrophagic Myofasciitis
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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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center