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Childhood‐type myositis and linear scleroderma [PDF]

Neurology, 1983
A 5-year-old girl had linear scleroderma on the flexor surface of the right arm; muscle wasting included the shoulder girdle. IgM fluorescence on blood vessels and along dermal-epidermal junction was observed by direct immunofluorescence in biopsied skin.
Ichiro Matsuda, Yoshinobu Ohtani, Tomomichi Ono, Toshiro Kageshita, Teruhisa Miike, Shinzaburo Hattori   +5 more
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Linear scleroderma: A Neuman nursing perspective

Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 2000
Although quite a rare pediatric disease, linear scleroderma (LS), a chronic disease, may leave scarring and may have devastating effects on a child and family. This article provides an overview of the disease, presents a case history of a boy with LS, and discusses how nurses and other health-team members assisted the child and family in managing the ...
Bonnie Hartley, Christine Campion Fuller
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Immunologic Abnormalities in Linear Scleroderma

Archives of Dermatology, 1986
To the Editor.— In the November 1985 issue of theArchives, Woo et al 1 reported the results of their serologic study in linear scleroderma. Previously, Falanga et al 2 reported high titers of antibodies to single-stranded DNA in this disease. We have had a related case in our department, with some findings that we consider important to communicate ...
Luis Requena, Francisco Sánchez de Paz, Antonio Aguilar, A. Garcia-Perez, Pilar Cristobal, Francisco López Vázquez   +5 more
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Localized Linear Scleroderma with Cutaneous Calcinosis

The Journal of Dermatology, 2002
AbstractA 38‐year‐old woman developed sclerotic and atrophic changes of the left femur in the winter of 1976. In 1980, she was referred to our dermatology clinic and was diagnosed with localized linear scleroderma from the results of the physical examinations and the histological findings.
Akimichi Morita, Shigeru Sakakibara, Ai Yamamoto, Takuo Tsuji, Yoichi Shintani   +4 more
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Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy with Linear Scleroderma

Pediatric Dermatology, 2005
Abstract:  We describe a 4‐year‐old girl with hemifacial atrophy. She had a linear white‐colored sclerotic plaque on the right submandibular area of skin. Histologic findings of the lesion were consistent with a diagnosis of scleroderma. The relationship between progressive facial hemiatrophy and linear scleroderma are discussed.
Emine Dervis, Emel Dervis
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Topical calcipotriene for morphea/linear scleroderma

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1998
Morphea and linear scleroderma are characterized by erythema, induration, telangiectasia, and dyspigmentation. There is no universally effective treatment. Oral calcitriol has been beneficial in the treatment of localized and extensive morphea/scleroderma, but the use of topical calcipotriene has not been reported.The purpose of this study was to ...
Bari B. Cunningham, Dawn E. Sailer, Ian Landells, Amy S. Paller, Craig B. Langman   +4 more
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Antihistone antibodies in linear scleroderma variants

International Journal of Dermatology, 2006
Background  Linear scleroderma occurs as two clinically distinct variants: the frontoparietal en coup de sabre type, and the torso‐extremity type. Antihistone antibodies (AHAs), which traditionally are markers for drug‐induced lupus, may also be linked to linear scleroderma.Methods  Retrospective review of all patients presenting with linear ...
Henry A. Homburger, Audrey M. Nelson, Amy L. Weaver, Carole C. Aponte, Rokea A. el-Azhary   +4 more
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Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for Linear Scleroderma

Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 2010
Linear scleroderma is a rare type of autoimmune connective-tissue disorder and is one of five known types of localized, nonsystemic scleroderma. This type of localized scleroderma affects the skin and subcutaneous tissues and induces extensive fibrosis and atrophy of the affected limbs.
Brian Wallace, Jason Kasza, Fred Brody, Fatima Khambaty, Claire LeBrun   +4 more
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A case of linear scleroderma with muscle calcification

British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
We report a 21-year-old man with linear scleroderma with muscle calcification revealed by a computed tomographic (CT) scan. Levels of serum calcium and phosphorus were normal. This is the first report of localized scleroderma with muscle calcification. Muscle involvement may cause contracture or functional abnormalities of the extremities.
Norihito Yazawa, Yoshihide Asano, Kenichi Yamane, Kunihiko Tamaki, Hironobu Ihn, Masatoshi Jinnin   +5 more
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A Case of Linear Scleroderma and Myasthenia Gravis

The Journal of Dermatology, 2000
AbstractWe report a case of a 28‐year‐old woman with myasthenia gravis who developed linear scleroderma seven years later. Myasthenia gravis and scleroderma are rarely found in direct association with each other; there are only five such reported cases, all of which were systemic scleroderma patients.
Seung-Kyung Hann, Yoon-Sun Chun, Wook-Hwa Park, Hee Sung Kim   +3 more
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