A Case of Morphea Profunda.
- Author:
Hee Tae AN
;
Kwang Hyun CHO
;
Jin Ho CHUNG
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Morphea profunda
- MeSH:
Antibodies;
Dermis;
Eosinophilia;
Extremities;
Fibrosis;
Humans;
Hydroxychloroquine;
Male;
Scleroderma, Localized*;
Sclerosis;
Skin;
Subcutaneous Tissue;
Young Adult
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1998;36(6):1106-1108
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We report a case of morphea profunda in a 21-year-old male who had diffuse brown sclerotic plaques on his extremities. Laboratory findings showed peripheral eosinophilia and an increased titers for anti-DNA and anti-nuclear antibodies. Histopathologic findings showed diffuse fibrosis and a thickening of the lower dermis and subcutaneous tissue. He has been treated with hydroxychloroquine 400mg per day and the sclerosis of the skin improved.
