2014
DOI: 10.4317/jced.51409
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Parry Romberg Syndrome with localized scleroderma: a case report

Abstract: Parry Romberg syndrome(PRS) is a rare acquired poorly understood neurocutaneous syndrome of unknown etiology characterized by slow progressive atrophic changes commonly affecting one half of the face. The exact incidence and etiology towards the syndrome remains unclear. Apart from the multifactorial etiology proposed, the possible primary cause is mainly attributed to the cerebral disturbance of the fat metabolism. The syndrome overlaps with “en coup de sabre” morphea, with an ill defined relationship existin… Show more

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“…Neurological disorders including migraine, trigeminal nerve palsy and epilepsy occur in 20%, and ophthalmological complications in 15% of patients [25]. Sometimes the disease is associated with hair loss and premature greying [24]. Maxillary deformity may develop in a proportion of cases, manirozpoczyna się głównie u dzieci poniżej 10. roku życia, ale może pojawić się w każdym wieku [23].…”
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“…Neurological disorders including migraine, trigeminal nerve palsy and epilepsy occur in 20%, and ophthalmological complications in 15% of patients [25]. Sometimes the disease is associated with hair loss and premature greying [24]. Maxillary deformity may develop in a proportion of cases, manirozpoczyna się głównie u dzieci poniżej 10. roku życia, ale może pojawić się w każdym wieku [23].…”
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“…Charakteryzuje się zanikiem połowy twarzy (nieco częściej lewej strony), który obejmuje skórę, tkankę podskórną i kości (ryc. 7 A-C) [10,24]. Asymetria twarzy jest szczególnie wyraźna, gdy choroba ma początek w wieku dziecięcym i hamuje prawidło-we kształtowanie zajętych struktur (ryc.…”
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“…Clinically, it is characterized by a marked unilateral facial asymmetry; however, 5% and 10% of cases being bilateral have also been reported 8 . The asymmetry is preceded by a change in epidermal hue, by hyperpigmentation or depigmentation.…”
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confidence: 99%