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Unilateral generalized morphea: A case report
Morphea is a localized form of scleroderma characterized by sclerotic plaques limited to the skin. Although its cause is unknown, genetic, infectious and autoimmune mechanisms have been suggessed in the pathogenesis of the morphea. It is more common among childen and young women. Although the prognosis is generally good, it sometimes causes significant morbidity. Morphea has five subtypes as pl...
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Generalized morphea is a subtype of localized scleroderma that lacks systemic manifestations. It is a rare condition in which idiopathic sclerosis of the skin occurs in a widespread manner. We report a 37-year old Thai female who presented with multiple hypopigmented lesions on right leg and right arm with a skin biopsy showing the typical sclerotic change. The patient responded to treatment wi...
متن کاملGeneralized Morphea: a Case Report
Generalized morphea is a subtype of localized scleroderma, which lacks systemic manifestations and displays widespread, multiple, well-circumscribed, indurated plaques. We represent a 46-year-old woman with generalized morphea. More than 3 years ago she developed multiple, nonpruritic plaques symmetrically on the trunk and extremities. The patient’s clinical history, laboratory analysis and his...
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Morphea is an autoimmune connective tissue disease of the dermis and subcutaneous fat characterized by sclerosis due to excessive collagen deposition. Morphea is classified into different subtypes based on clinical and histological characteristics of cutaneous lesions. An extremely rare subtype of morphea is termed unilateral generalized morphea (UGM). UGM is characterized by indurated plaques ...
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Introduction: Skin can be the site of manifestations of many systemic diseases. Morphea which is also includes thickening & hardening of skin & sub cutaneous tissues may have a varying range of manifestations. Surgery is rarely indicated. Case Report: A 30 year old female came with complaints of dark brown sclerotic plaque over the upper half of the right thigh with restriction of movements at ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of IMAB - Annual Proceeding (Scientific Papers)
سال: 2008
ISSN: 1312-773X
DOI: 10.5272/jimab.2007131.64