linear morphea


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morphea

 [mor-fe´ah] (Gr.)
a type of localized scleroderma in which connective tissue replaces the skin and sometimes subcutaneous tissues, with formation of ivory white or pink patches, bands, or lines that are sometimes bordered by a purple areola. The lesions are firm but not hard and are usually depressed; they may remain localized or may involute, leaving atrophy and scarring. Called also circumscribed or localized scleroderma.
linear morphea linear scleroderma.

linear morphea

linear scleroderma.
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Liou JS, Morrell DS: Firm and dyspigmented linear plaques: childhood linear morphea.
Pediatric morphea (localized scleroderma)--epidemiological, clinical and laboratory findings of 14 cases/Pediyatrik morfea (lokalize skleroderma) 14 olguya ait epidemiyolojik klinik ve laboratuvar bulgulari
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Childhood morphea demands rapid assessment; identify early signs

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