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It may be associated with different hematological disorders of both benign and malignant spectrum.\n                  <bold>CASE REPORT:<\/bold>\n                  We report a case of eosinophilic fasciitis in a male patient with delayed diagnosis due to the rarity of the disease. He fulfilled the proposed diagnostic criteria, and further investigations revealed IgA multiple myeloma with poor prognosis.\n                  <bold>CONCLUSIONS<\/bold>\n                  : Eosinophilic fasciitis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of systemic sclerosis. 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