Superficial Morphea in a Child.
- Author:
Joon LEE
1
;
Ji Hye PARK
;
Chong Won CHOI
;
Ga young LEE
;
Won Serk KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. gygy.lee@samsung.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Superficial morphea
- MeSH:
Atrophy;
Child;
Collagen;
Contracture;
Dermis;
Humans;
Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus;
Preschool Child;
Scleroderma, Localized
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2012;50(4):328-331
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The superficial variant of morphea is a recently described as an entity that differs in its clinical and histologic presentation from classic morphea. The condition is characterized by minimal to no induration and hypopigmented or hyperpigmented patches, without associated symptoms, systemic involvement, contractures, or atrophy. Histologically, it shows thickened collagen bundles, which restricts to the superficial dermis, sparing the deep dermis and without associated evidence of lichen sclerosus et atrophicus. We present the unique clinical and histopathologic findings in 4-year-old children.
