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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?
Elite in Macrophagic Myofasciitis
Elite in Macrophagic Myofasciitis
Referral may be required
Creteil, FR 

Axel Van Der Gucht practices practicing medicine in Creteil, France. Mr. Van Der Gucht is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Macrophagic Myofasciitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Myositis, and Primary Amyloidosis.

Advanced in Macrophagic Myofasciitis
Internal Medicine
Advanced in Macrophagic Myofasciitis
Internal Medicine

Johnson City Internal Medicine

301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 240, 
Johnson City, TN 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Richard Rolen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Rolen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macrophagic Myofasciitis. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Coronary Syndrome, Kyphosis, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Kallmann Syndrome. Dr. Rolen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Macrophagic Myofasciitis
Elite in Macrophagic Myofasciitis
Referral may be required
Université Paris Est, 
Creteil, FR 

Romain Gherardi practices practicing medicine in Creteil, France. Mr. Gherardi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Macrophagic Myofasciitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Myositis, Polymyositis, and Dermatomyositis.

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

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