An inflammation of the fibrous tissue called fascia

Fasciitis is an inflammation of the fascia, which is the connective tissue surrounding muscles, blood vessels and nerves. In particular, it often involves one of the following diseases: Necrotizing fasciitis Plantar fasciitis Ischemic fasciitis, classified by the World Health Organization, 2020, as a specific tumor form in the category of fibroblastic and myofibroblastic tumors. Eosinophilic fasciitis Paraneoplastic fasciitis.