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Linear Scleroderma in Children

Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 1981
• Two children with linear scleroderma (linear morphea) and similar clinical and serological findings were followed up for three years. One of the patients had been given penicillamine. The treated patient suffered atrophy of three extremities, whereas the untreated patient has had no progression of his disease. ( Am J Dis Child 1981;135:738-740)
R W, Kesler, T D, McDonald, M, Balasubramaniam, F T, Saulsbury   +3 more
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LINEAR SCLERODERMA IN CHILDREN

International Journal of Dermatology, 1996
Abstract Background. Linear scleroderma is a cutaneous disease of unknown etiology. It most often affects children, who develop band‐like lesions in an asymmetric distribution. The literature is reviewed as to the diagnosis, pathogenesis, and treatment of linear scleroderma. Case Report.
L E, Eubanks, E I, McBurney, W, Galen, R, Reed   +3 more
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Linear Scleroderma

Annals of Internal Medicine, 1986
The clinical features and natural history of linear scleroderma in 53 patients and the laboratory tests helpful in the management of this disease are described. No patient had Raynaud's phenomenon or signs of systemic connective tissue disease in a mean follow-up of 10 years.
V, Falanga, T A, Medsger, M, Reichlin, G P, Rodnan   +3 more
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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 ...
B B, Cunningham, I D, Landells, C, Langman, D E, Sailer, A S, Paller   +4 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.
Ai, Yamamoto, Akimichi, Morita, Yoichi, Shintani, Shigeru, Sakakibara, Takuo, Tsuji   +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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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 ...
Rokea A, el-Azhary, Carole C, Aponte, Audrey M, Nelson, Amy L, Weaver, Henry A, Homburger   +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.
Jason, Kasza, Fred, Brody, Brian, Wallace, Claire, Lebrun, Fatima, Khambaty   +4 more
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Childhood‐type myositis and linear scleroderma

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.
T, Miike, Y, Ohtani, S, Hattori, T, Ono, T, Kageshita, I, Matsuda   +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 ...
C C, Fuller, B, Hartley
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