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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.

Richard L. Rolen
Advanced in Macrophagic Myofasciitis
Dr. Richard L. Rolen
Internal Medicine
Advanced in Macrophagic Myofasciitis
Dr. Richard L. Rolen
Internal Medicine

Johnson City Internal Medicine

301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 240, 
Johnson City, TN 
423-794-5520
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. Dr. Rolen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macrophagic Myofasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Coronary Syndrome, Kyphosis, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.

 
 
 
 
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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, PARC Syndrome, and Polymyositis.

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