Upcoming treatments for morphea [PDF]
Morphea (localized scleroderma) is a rare autoimmune connective tissue disease with variable clinical presentations, with an annual incidence of 0.4–2.7 cases per 100,000.
Nazgol Sadat Haddadi +2 more
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Granulomatous fasciitis followed by morphea profunda: Is granulomatous fasciitis part of a spectrum of deep morphea? A case report and review of the literature [PDF]
Key Clinical Message Although eosinophilic fasciitis is known to be part of the deep morphea spectrum, this first report of the coexistence of granulomatous fasciitis and morphea profunda suggests that granulomatous fasciitis may also be a part of the ...
Karra A Jones, Mónica Guma
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The role of infection in morphea disease [PDF]
Morphea is a skin disorder that leads to the sclerosis of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. In epidemiologic studies, the incidence rate of approximately 0.4 to 2.7 per 100,000 people has been reported that is equal in adults and children.
Fatemeh Farhangdoost
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Generalized Morphea after Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy [PDF]
We present a case of a 69-year-old woman who received external beam radiation for the treatment of breast cancer. Seven months later, she developed generalized morphea involving the area of irradiated skin of the breast as well as distant sites of the ...
Jonathan Kushi, M. E. Csuka
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Recognizing and managing linear morphea in a pediatric patient with skin of color [PDF]
Linear morphea is the most prevalent subtype of morphea in pediatric patients and poses a significant clinical concern because of its potential to involve deeper tissues, including muscle, fascia, and bone.
Alexia S. Collins, MD +5 more
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Autoantibodies in Morphea: An Update [PDF]
Skin autoimmune conditions belong to a larger group of connective tissue diseases and primarily affect the skin, but might also involve underlying tissues, such as fat tissue, muscle, and bone.
Sangita Khatri +4 more
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Morphea Induced by Golimumab in a Patient With Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Case Report and Literature Review [PDF]
Morphea is a localized autoimmune fibrosing disorder that may paradoxically develop during anti‐TNFα agents in ankylosing spondylitis (AS). We report a second case of morphea associated with long‐term golimumab use in a patient with AS, presenting with ...
Faten Hilwanjee +3 more
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Nodular or keloidal morphea, also known as nodular scleroderma, is a rare form of localized sclerosis (SSc) or morphea. In this paper, we reported a case of this rare entity with a review of the literature.
Sahar Dadkhah +2 more
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Remote Skin and Blood Sampling for Translational Connective Tissue Disorder Research: A Proof-of-Concept Pilot Study [PDF]
Remote, noninvasive biospecimen collection methods can address geographic and mobility-related barriers to participation in translational research for connective tissue disorders.
Dany Alkurdi +7 more
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Morphea patients treated with platelet rich plasma:a pilot study [PDF]
Background: There are multiple treatment options for morphea, but all have limited success or a wide range of side effects. Platelet-rich plasma is an innovative type of contour defect therapy, with long-lasting morphea, good cosmetic outcomes and ...
samia Ibrahim +2 more
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