Connective tissue nevus misdiagnosed as juvenile localized scleroderma

• Main Authors: F. Tirelli (Author), C. Giraudo (Author), M. Soliani (Author), F. Calabrese (Author), G. Martini (Author), P. Gisondi (Author), A. Meneghel (Author), Francesco Zulian (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Abstract Background Connective tissue nevi (CTN) are congenital hamartomas caused by excessive proliferation of dermis components. In children, CTN can mimic juvenile localized scleroderma (JLS), an immune mediated skin disorder that requires aggressive immunosuppression. Objectives: Aim of our stud...