• Title of article

    Unilateral generalized morphea: A case report

  • Author/Authors

    Ozturk, Perihan Department of Dermatology - Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, Turkey School of Medicine, Kahramanmaras, Turkey

  • Pages
    3
  • From page
    73
  • To page
    75
  • Abstract
    Morphea is a localized form of scleroderma characterized by sclerotic plaques limited to the skin. Although its cause is unknown, genetic, infectious and autoimmune mechanisms have been suggessed in the pathogenesis of the morphea. It is more common among childen and young women. Although the prognosis is generally good, it sometimes causes significant morbidity. Morphea has five subtypes as plaque, generalized, bullosa, deep and linear. Unilateral forms of generalized morphea have rarely been reported in the literature. Our case has been presented because it is very rarely seen.
  • Keywords
    generalized , morphea , unilateral
  • Journal title
    Astroparticle Physics
  • Serial Year
    2011
  • Record number

    2479875