Abstract:Disabling pansclerotic morphea (DPM) is a rare, severe, and mutilating form of morphea, involving the dermis, subcutaneous tissue, fat, muscle, and even bone. It is usually seen before the age of 14 years, with the patient complaining of arthralgia and stiffness at the time of onset. We report a case of unilateral adult-onset DPM with sparing of the face. Within a few months of onset, painful contracture deformities of the hand, elbow, and shoulder joints developed, impairing the patient's normal daily activit… Show more
“…Most evidence points towards the sparing of face, hands and feet as a hallmark of PSM. [2][3][4][5][6] In our case, this involvement was so important to the point of resembling epidermolysis bullosa.…”
“…Most evidence points towards the sparing of face, hands and feet as a hallmark of PSM. [2][3][4][5][6] In our case, this involvement was so important to the point of resembling epidermolysis bullosa.…”
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