Lipoatrophic linear morphea in a 5-year-old girl: A novel variant?
Introduction: Morphea profunda or subcutaneous morphea is a variant of morphea in which inflammation and sclerosis found in deep dermis, subcutaneous tissue, fascia or muscle. Case report: We are report an atypical case of subcutaneous morphea in five year-old girl, presenting with atrophy of subcut...
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications,
2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Introduction: Morphea profunda or subcutaneous morphea is a variant of morphea in which inflammation and sclerosis found in deep dermis, subcutaneous tissue, fascia or muscle. Case report: We are report an atypical case of subcutaneous morphea in five year-old girl, presenting with atrophy of subcutaneous fat over the left lower limb in a liner pattern, closely mimicking linear lipoatrophy. Discussion: Early intervention in such cases can halt progression of the disease. |
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