Atrophic type of morphea profundus – an Indian experience

Atrophic type of morphea profundus – an Indian experience

Localized scleroderma (also called morphea) is a term encompassing a spectrum of sclerotic autoimmune diseases that primarily affect the skin, but might also involve underlying structures such as the fat, fascia, muscle, and bones. Morphea profundus presenting with atrophic lesions has rarely been r...

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Main Authors: Leena Raveendra, Belliappa Pemmanda Raju, Umashankar Nagaraju, Vivekananda, Priya Kootelu Sundar, Lokanatha Keshavalu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Our Dermatology Online 2013-04-01
Series:Nasza Dermatologia Online
Subjects:
morphea profundus
atrophic
multiple
Online Access:http://www.odermatol.com/issue-in-html/2013-2-6-atrophic/
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Summary:Localized scleroderma (also called morphea) is a term encompassing a spectrum of sclerotic autoimmune diseases that primarily affect the skin, but might also involve underlying structures such as the fat, fascia, muscle, and bones. Morphea profundus presenting with atrophic lesions has rarely been reported in the literature. Here we report two cases of morphea profundus presenting with noninflammatory depressed plaques, without any significant skin induration, pigmentation or textural change. Histopathology was confirmatory for morphea profundus.
ISSN:2081-9390

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