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Wells' Syndrome

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Wells' syndrome, also known as eosinophilic cellulitis, is a rare inflammatory skin disorder characterized by recurrent, itchy, red, and swollen plaques that resemble cellulitis but are not caused by infection. It is considered a hypersensitivity reaction involving eosinophils in the skin. The term Wells' syndrome is a legacy eponym; the preferred modern term is eosinophilic cellulitis.

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UMLS CUI: C0343101
ICD-10-CM
L98.3
MeSH
C536693
SNOMED CT (US)
238931006

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