PARRY ROMBERG SYNDROME - A RARE CASE REPORT

The purpose of this report is to present a rare case of Parrv-Romberg syndrome (PRS), also called "progressive hemifacial atrophy". This rare degenerative condition is characterized by atrophic changes affecting one side of the face. The etiology of these changes remains idiopathic. Definitive diagnosis of Parry-Romberg syndrome is based on thorough clinical and radiological examination. Treatment is usually conservative while others include using alloplastic implants to improve facial disfigurement was suggested to the patient.

Morfeas con manifestaciones cefálicas / Morpheas with cephalic manifestations

Introducción: La hemiatrofia facial progresiva (HFP) o síndrome de Parry-Romberg y la morfea en golpe de sable (MGS) forman parte de las morfeas lineales cefálicas. Son enfermedades inflamatorias crónicas de la piel y tejidos subyacentes, que se caracterizan por esclerosis y atrofia cutánea. Objetivos: Describir las características clínicas, manifestaciones asociadas, histología, laboratorio, estudios complementarios y tratamientos instaurados. Diseño: Estudio retrospectivo descriptivo. Materiales y métodos: Se revisaron las historias clínicas de pacientes con morfea evaluados en el Sector Colagenopatías desde julio de 2010 hasta diciembre de 2016. Resultados: De 56 pacientes, 11 cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión, 7 con diagnóstico de HFP, 2 con MGS y 2 con ambas patologías. El 64% fueron mujeres. Las manifestaciones extracutáneas se presentaron en el 64% de los casos. El tratamiento utilizado en todos los pacientes fue el metotrexato, asociado o no, al uso de corticosteroides sistémicos. Conclusiones: La mayoría de nuestros resultados concuerdan con la bibliografía consultada, excepto las manifestaciones asociadas. Destacamos el tratamiento asociado de metotrexato y pulsos de corticosteroides intravenosos con resultados satisfactorios y bien tolerado. (AU)

Introduction: Progressive facial hemiatrophy (PFH) or Parry-Romberg Syndrome and morphea en coup de sabre are cephalic linear morpheas. They are chronics inflammatories diseases of the skin and underlying tissues, characterized by cutaneous atrophy and sclerosis. Objectives: To describe clinical features, associated extracutaneous manifestations, histological and laboratory findings, imaging and diagnostic modalities and treatments established in patients with diagnosis of HFP, MGS, or both, evaluated in our Department. Design: Retrospective descriptive study. Materials and methods: We included medical histories of patients diagnosed with morphea evaluated in Collagenopathy Sector from July 2010 up to December 2016. Results: Of 56 patients, 11 met the inclusion criteria, 7 with diagnosis of PFH, 2 with morphea en coup de sabre and 2 with both pathologies. 64% were women. 64% showed extracutaneous manifestations. The treatment used in all of the patients was methotrexate, associated or not, with the use of systemic corticosteroids. Conclusions: Most of our results agree with the bibliography consulted, with the exception of the associated manifestations. We emphasize the associated treatment of methotrexate and intravenous corticosteroid pulses with satisfactory results and well tolerated. (AU)

Síndrome de Parry-Romberg: hemiatrofia facial progresiva. Reporte de caso / Parry-Romberg Syndrome: progressive facial hemiatrophy case report

INTRODUCCIÓN: el Síndrome de Parry-Romberg es un trastorno neurocutáneo, muy raro, caracterizado por hemiatrofia facial progresiva, su primer signo clínico es la asimetría facial, se presenta frecuentemente de manera simultánea con la esclerodermia lineal. PRESENTACIÓN DE CASO: femenina de 54 años de edad, con antecedente de hemiatrofia facial y alteración oftalmológica izquierda desde los 14 años. DISCUSIÓN: el Síndrome de Parry-Romberg inicia entre las primeras décadas de la vida con hiperpigmentación, atrofia de la dermis, grasa subcutánea, músculo y huesos subyacentes. La atrofia afecta la hemicara siguiendo la distribución del nervio trigémino y sus ramas; este caso coincidió con la edad de inicio, la lesión se limitó a la hemicara izquierda. CONCLUSIÓN: debe tenerse presente como diagnóstico diferencial en pacientes con alteración en la simetría facial de larga evolución sin causa aparente, el diagnóstico temprano evita las complicaciones graves, se recomienda un manejo multidisciplinario para mejorar la calidad de vida de los pacientes.

INTRODUCTION: parry-Romberg Syndrome is a neurocutaneous disorder, very rare and characterized by progressive facial hemiatrophy, the first clinical sign is facial asymmetry. SPR occurs simultaneously with high frequency with linear scleroderma. CASE PRESENTATION: a 54-year-old female, with a history of left facial hemiatrophy since she was 14 years old, presented a left ophthalmological alteration. DISCUSSION: Parry-Romberg Syndrome begins in the first decades of life with hyperpigmentation, atrophy of the dermis, subcutaneous fat, muscle and underlying bones. Atrophic affects the hemicara with distribution of the trigeminal nerve and its branches; this case coincided with the age of onset and the lesion was limited to the left hemicra. CONCLUSION: it should be borne in mind as a differential diagnosis in patients with long-standing facial symmetry alteration without apparent cause, early diagnosis avoids serious complications, multidisciplinary management is recommended to improve the quality of life of patients.

Autologous Fat Transfer to Improve Aesthetic Appearance in Facial Asymmetry from Parry-Romberg Syndrome: A Case Report

@#<p><strong>OBJECTIVE: </strong>To present a case of progressive hemifacial atrophy in a young woman with Parry-Romberg Syndrome and the role of autologous fat transfer to improve her aesthetic appearance and lessen facial asymmetry.</p><p><strong>METHODS:</strong></p><p><strong>Design:</strong>           Case Report</p><p><strong>Setting:</strong>           Tertiary Government Training Hospital</p><p><strong>Patient:</strong>           One</p><p><strong>RESULTS: </strong>A 20-year old woman consulted because of drooping of the right eyelid and gradual thinning of right cheek muscles since age 16.  On examination, the right facial muscles were hypoplastic with prominent facial bony ridges. An MRI scan showed atrophy of the right medial pterygoid and masseter. She underwent autologous fat transfer on the right side of the face to augment the cheek, improve cosmetic appearance and lessen facial asymmetry.  </p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our patient is satisfied and happy with the outcome and cosmetic appearance of her autologous fat transfer and is ready to undergo the same procedure if the need arises in the future. Although no definite cure exists for Parry Romberg syndrome, our report illustrates the role of autologous fat transfer as an inexpensive, easily harvested and biocompatible material to improve facial asymmetry. The procedure yielded encouraging results, although long-term benefits remain uncertain.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong> Parry-Romberg syndrome; progressive hemifacial atrophy; autologous transplantation</p>

Síndrome de Parry Romberg y epilepsia refractaria al tratamiento / Parry Romberg Syndrome And Pharmacoresistant Epilepsy

Resumen El Síndrome de Parry Romberg es una enfermedad idiopática, caracterizado por la atrofia de tejido celular subcutáneo. Su signo clínico principal es la hemiatrofia facial progresiva con inclusión de piel, tejido subcutáneo, nervios, músculo y/o hueso. Se han propuesto diversas teorías, entre ellas el posible origen hereditario y genético de esta patología, debido a que se ha manifestado algunas veces en miembros de una misma familia. Se presenta un caso de una paciente con síndrome de Parry Romberg de inicio tardío, que cursó con atrofia de hemicara derecha desde los 20 años de edad asociada a epilepsia refractaria al tratamiento y con antecedente patológico familiar de un hermano que presenta igualmente atrofia en hemicara derecha y una marcada esclerodermia en golpe de sable.

Abstract Parry Romberg syndrome is an idiopathic disease, characterized by subcutaneous tissue atrophy. Its main clinical sign is progressive facial hemiatrophy including: skin, subcutaneous tissue, nerves, muscle and/or bone. Several theories have been mentioned, among them the possible hereditary and genetic origin of this disorder, as the manifestation of this disease sometimes is seen in members of the same family. We present a case: a patient with late presentation Parry Romberg, with right side face atrophy associated with refractory epilepsy and family history of a brother who presents right side face atrophy as well and a marked scleroderma in coup of saber.

Parry-Romberg Syndrome Associated with Hypothyroidism

PURPOSE: We report a case of Parry-Romberg syndrome associated with right enophthalmos, hypotropia, up-gaze limitation, en coup the sabre, morphea, and hypothyroidism. CASE SUMMARY: A 41-year-old woman presented with slowly progressive right enophthalmos that started 5 years previous. With a Hertel exophthalmometer, the right eye measured 10 mm, and the left eye 13 mm. Right enophthalmos and atrophy of subcutaneous tissues of right side orbit were observed. Axial scan of computerized tomography shows atrophy of right side orbital subcutaneous tissues without bony abnormality. At primary gaze, 4 prism diopter hypotropia was observed in the right eye. Up-gaze was limited in both eyes. Visual acuity was 1.0 in both eyes. No specific sign was found in her anterior segment. The patient had experienced right side alopecia 20 years prior and had undergone biopsy, which proved morphea. Linear en coup de sabre morphea was found on the right forehead and scalp. Hypothyroidism due to Hashimoto's thyroiditis was diagnosed based on a blood test, which also showed positive antinuclear antibody. Thus, the patient was diagnosed with Parry-Romberg syndrome associated with hypothyroidism. CONCLUSIONS: Clinicians need to consider the rare disease Parry-Romberg syndrome when a patient with ophthalmologic symptoms such as enopthlamos or eye movement disorders is accompanied by dermatologic symptoms such as linear en coup de sabre morphea or alopecia.

Parry-Romberg syndrome in a pediatric patient: a case report / Síndrome de Parry-Romberg en paciente pediátrico: informe de caso

The Parry-Romberg syndrome is a rare degenerative disease of unknown etiology that has dental implications. It is characterized by a progressive hemifacial atrophy that appears in the early stages of life. It causes aesthetic, functional and psychological alterations, and has social implications for the patient. There is no definitive treatment for the Parry-Romberg syndrome. Systemic and immune alterations produce oral and maxillofacial manifestations, which need to be managed by specialized dental professionals. The aim of this paper is to do a literature review of the Parry-Romberg syndrome and describe the oral and clinical characteristics of this condition in a 12-year-old male pediatric patient, who had a history of neurological disorders and facial asymmetry on the left side. Dentists require an adequate knowledge of the clinical and dental characteristics of this syndrome. With early diagnosis and appropriate surgical and orthodontic treatment at an early age, they can improve the quality of life of patients and minimize invasive long-term effects...

El síndrome de Parry-Romberg es una rara enfermedad degenerativa de etiología desconocida con implicaciones odontológicas. Se caracteriza por una atrofia progresiva que aparece a temprana edad, generalmente hemifacial. Tiene alteraciones estéticas, funcionales, psíquicas y sociales, no existiendo un tratamiento definitivo. Las manifestaciones orales y maxilofaciales de este síndrome son parte de una afectación sistémica e inmunológica, lo cual resalta la necesidad de su conocimiento y manejo por parte de los profesionales de la odontología. El objetivo de este reporte es describir las características clínicas y orales del Síndrome de Parry-Romberg en un paciente pediátrico masculino de 12 años de edad con antecedentes neurológicos que presenta una asimetría facial izquierda, presentado en conjunto una revisión bibliográfica de este síndrome. Las características clínicas y dentales de este síndrome como parte de una afectación sistémica requieren de un adecuado conocimiento por parte del profesional dental, el cual con un diagnóstico precoz y un adecuado tratamiento quirúrgico y ortodontico a temprana edad para mejorar la calidad de vida del paciente y minimizar los efectos invasivos a largo plazo...

Parry Romberg syndrome: a case report.

Parry Romberg syndrome is a rare neurocutaneous disorder of unknown etiology characterized by facial hemiatrophy of fat, skin, connective tissue and MRI changes in the brain. Here we report a 30 years old woman who presented with facial hemiatrophy, headache and facial pain, hemi-masticatory spasm, atrophy of tongue, temporal hemianopia and hyperintense lesions on MRI.

Parry-Romberg syndrome with ipsilateral hemipons involvement presenting as monoplegic ataxia / 소아과

Parry-Romberg syndrome (PRS) is a rare, acquired disorder characterized by progressive unilateral facial atrophy of the skin, soft tissue, muscles, and underlying bony structures that may be preceded by cutaneous induration. It is sometimes accompanied by ipsilateral brain lesions and neurological symptoms. Here we present the case of a 10-year-old girl with right-sided PRS and recurrent monoplegic ataxia of the left leg. At 4 years of age, she presented with localized scleroderma over the right parietal region of her scalp; her face gradually became asymmetric as her right cheek atrophied. Brain magnetic resonance imaging revealed hemiatrophy of the face and skull base, and T2-weighted images showed increased signal in the right hemipons and hemicerebellar peduncle. Magnetic resonance angiography findings were unremarkable. She was treated with oral prednisolone, and her recurrent gait ataxia diminished within 2 months of the follow-up period. To the best of our knowledge, this is only the second case of PRS presenting with an abnormal involvement of the ipsilateral hemipons.

Facial asymmetry: a case report of localized linear scleroderma patient with muscular strain and spasm / 대한악안면성형재건외과학회지

Facial asymmetry is found in patients with or without cosmetic facial alterations. Some patients have facial asymmetry that manifests underlying skeletal problems, while others have only limited soft-tissue facial asymmetry. Orthognathic surgery brings about a dermatic change, as soft tissue covers underlying bones. Limited soft-tissue asymmetry, meanwhile, is difficult to correct. The treatment modalities for the creation or restoration of an esthetically pleasing appearance were autogenous fat grafts, cartilage graft, and silicon injections. A young female patient had right-side facial asymmetry. The clinical assessment involved visual inspection of the face and palpation to differentiate soft tissue and bone. Although the extra-oral examination found facial asymmetry with skin atrophy, the radiographic findings revealed no mandibular atrophy or deviation. She was diagnosed as localized scleroderma with muscle spasm. In conclusion, facial asymmetry patients with skeletal asymmetry can be esthetically satisfied by orthognathic surgery; however, facial atrophy patients with skin or subdermal tissue contraction need treatment by cosmetic dermatological surgery and orthodontic correction.

Síndrome de Parry-Romberg: achados nas sequências avançadas de ressonância magnética - relato de caso / Parry-Romberg syndrome: findings in advanced magnetic resonance imaging sequences - case report

Síndrome de Parry-Romberg é uma doença rara caracterizada por atrofia hemifacial progressiva associada a outras alterações sistêmicas, dentre elas, neurológicas. Atualmente, são poucos os trabalhos que exploraram sequências avançadas em ressonância magnética nesta enfermidade. Neste artigo, relatamos o caso de um paciente com 45 anos e descrevemos os achados de ressonância magnética estrutural e em sequências avançadas, correlacionando com dados fisiopatológicos.

Parry-Romberg syndrome is a rare disease characterized by progressive hemifacial atrophy associated with other systemic changes, including neurological symptoms. Currently, there are few studies exploring the utilization of advanced magnetic resonance sequences in the investigation of this disease. The authors report the case of a 45-year-old patient and describe the findings at structural magnetic resonance imaging and at advanced sequences, correlating them with pathophysiological data.

Abordagem terapêutica da síndrome de parry-romberg baseada em um sistema de classificação de gravidade / Therapeutic Approach To The Parry-Romberg Syndrome Based On A Severity Grading System

Introdução: Síndrome de Parry-Romberg (SPR) é caracterizada pela atrofia hemifacial progressiva que, muitas vezes, resulta em graves distúrbios estéticos e funcionais. Embora existam escalas de gravidade, nenhuma delas é completamente ideal para auxiliar na abordagem terapêutica destes pacientes. O objetivo deste estudo foi delinear as estratégias cirúrgicas para o tratamento da SPR baseado em um novo sistema de classificação de gravidade da doença. Método: Trata-se de uma análise retrospectiva dos pacientes com SPR operados em 2005-2011. As abordagens cirúrgicas foram individualizadas de acordo com a escala de gravidade clínica baseada na evolução da doença: tipos I (envolvimento da epiderme, derme e tecido subcutâneo); II (tipo I + envolvimento muscular); e III (tipo I + II + envolvimento ósseo). Quatro (28,57%) pacientes com SPR tipo I, 6 (42,85%) tipo II e 4 (28,57%) tipo III foram incluídos. Resultado: Um total de 47 procedimentos foi realizado. Gordura livre foi enxertada em todos os pacientes. Todos os pacientes do tipo II e 1 (25%) do tipo III foram submetidos a enxertos dermogordurosos. Enxertos ósseos com retalhos de fáscia têmporo-parietal foram aplicados no tratamento de todos os pacientes do tipo III. Um (25%) paciente do tipo III foi submetido à cirurgia ortognática. Houve melhora global na aparência facial em todos os pacientes, sem complicações relacionadas aos procedimentos. Conclusão: O sistema de classificação de gravidade proposto para a SPR pode facilitar a decisão terapêutica e resultados parcialmente satisfatórios podem ser alcançados com a combinação de técnicas cirúrgicas de acordo com a gravidade da doença.

Introduction: The Parry-Romberg Syndrome (PRS) is characterized by progressive hemifacial atrophy that often leads to severe esthetic and functional difficulties. Although there are systems for grading disease severity, none have proven ideal in optimizing the therapeutic approach to these patients. This study aimed to establish the surgical strategies for the treatment of PRS based on a new system for severity grading of the disease. Methods: This retrospective study included PRS patients undergoing surgery between 2005 and 2011. The surgical strategies were adapted for each patient according to a clinical severity grading system based on disease progression: type I, affecting the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue; type II, type I + muscle involvement; and type III, Types I+ II + bone involvement. The sample included four patients (28.57%) with PRS type I, six patients (42.85%) with PRS type II, and four patients (28.57%) with PRS type III. Results: Forty-seven procedures were performed. Free-fat grafts were used in all patients. Dermal fat grafts were used in all type II patients and one type III patient (25%). Bone grafts with temporoparietal fascia flaps were performed for the treatment of all type III patients. One type III patient (25%) underwent orthognathic surgery. All patients were improved in their overall facial appearance and there were no procedure-related complications. Conclusion: Our proposed system for grading PRS severity can facilitate the choice of therapeutic approaches and with a combination of surgical techniques based on the severity of the disease partially satisfactory outcomes can be attained.

Presentación atípica de morfea tipo malformación vascular símil con síndrome Parry-Romberg secundario / Atypical presentation of vascular malformation morphea simile Parry-Romberg syndrome secondary

La Morfea es una forma de presentación clínica de la esclerodermia localizada, que generalmente se manifiesta como una placa eritematosa con un anillo lila que evoluciona a placa atrófica. Existen presentaciones atípicas de morfea en que al inicio la piel afectada simula ser una malformación vascular tipo nevus flameus o mancha en vino de oporto. El Síndrome Parry-Romberg corresponde a una morfea localizada que se caracteriza por hemiatrofia facial que afecta la funcionalidad de la cara y que puede comprometer piel, tejido muscular y hueso. El objetivo de este artículo es presentar, por medio de un caso clínico, una entidad rara de morfea que al inicio simula ser un nevusflameus. El nevus flameus adquirido es raro y requiere tiempo para que se inicien los cambios escleróticos. Se presenta el caso de un niño de 8 años que consultó por un cuadro atípico sospechoso de nevus flameus y que al cabo de 3 años evolucionó como una hemiatrofia facial progresiva. Los pacientes con diagnóstico de nevus flameus adquirido deberían monitorizarse en busca de signos de evolución a morfea y si la ubicación es en la cara siempre debe sospecharse un Síndrome Parry-Romberg para el inicio temprano de terapia y disminuir las consecuencias asociadas.

Morphea is a clinical presentation of the localized scleroderma, which usually manifests as an erythematous plaque with a purple halo that evolves to an atrophic plaque. There are atypical presentations of the morphea that, at the beginning, the affected skin simulates being a vascular malformation port wine stain simil. The Parry-Romberg Syndrome corresponds to a localized morphea that characterizes for showing a facial hemiatrophy that affects the facial functionality and may compromise the skin, muscular tissue and bones. The objective of this paper is to present, through a clinical case, a rare entity of the morphea that at the beginning simulates being a port wine stain. The acquired port wine stain is rare and requires some time to show sclerotic changes. A clinical case of an 8 years old patient that consulted for a suspicion of an atypical clinical picture of port wine stain and that after 3 years evolved in a progressive facial hemiatrophy is presented. The patients with an acquired port wine stain diagnosis should be monitored to find signs of an evolution to morphea and if it is located on the face there should always be a suspicion of a Parry Romberg syndrome in order to start earlier the therapy and reduce the associated consequences.

Atrofia hemifacial progresiva o Síndrome Parry Romberg asociado a inmunodeficiencia / Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy or Parry Romberg Syndrome associated with immunodeficiency

La Atrofia Hemifacial Progresiva (AHP) o Síndrome Parry Romberg, es una enfermedad degenerativa rara, caracterizada por una lenta y progresiva atrofia facial unilateral que afecta al tejido celular subcutáneo, cartílago, tejido graso y estructuras óseas subyacentes, que frecuentemente se solapa con una condición conocida como esclerodermia lineal en corte de sable. Hasta donde se conoce no se ha reportado en la literatura la asociación de este síndrome a algún tipo de inmunodeficiencia. Se presenta el caso de un niño de 5 años con AHP, con historia de procesos infecciosos recurrentes, algunos graves, desde que tenía 7 meses de nacido. En el estudio inmunológico se observó la presencia de anticuerpos antinucleares con patrón homogéneo y de anticuerpos anti-DNA de doble cadena. La cuantificación de las subpoblaciones linfocitarias mostró una disminución de los valores de células T/CD3+ y T/CD4+, con valor normal de células B/CD19+. Se diagnosticó una inmunodeficiencia de células T. El hallazgo de una inmunodeficiencia celular en un paciente con AHP es expresión de la gran variabilidad clínica de esta enfermedad y de la importancia que tiene su diagnóstico temprano

The progressive hemifacial atrophy (AHP) or Parry Romberg syndrome, is a rare degenerative disease, characterized by slowly progressive unilateral facial atrophy involving the subcutaneous tissue, cartilage, fat tissue and underlying bone structures, which often overlaps with a condition known as linear scleroderma en coup of sabre. To our knowledge has not been reported the association between immunodeficiency and this syndrome. We report the case of a child of 5 years with AHP, with a history of recurrent infectious processes, some serious, since he was 7 months old. The immunological study showed T cell immunodeficiency, lymphocyte subpopulations showed T/CD4 T/CD3 + cells values decreased and normal value B/CD19 + cells. The presence of antinuclear homogeneous pattern and anti-dsDNA antibodies confirm de autoimmune disorders described in these patients. The cellular immunodeficiency with AHP is an expression of great clinical variability of this disease and the importance of early diagnosis

Parry-Romberg Syndrome with Intermittent Exotropia

Parry-Romberg syndrome, or progressive facial hemiatrophy, is a rare and acquired neurocutaneous disease of unknown etiology that is classically characterized by progressive and self=limited atrophy of the skin, subcutaneous tissues, and underlying bone structures. Ophthalmic involvement is reportedly not uncommon, and the most common ocular finding is enophthalmos. Here we report a 46=year=old woman with Parry=Romberg syndrome who presented with intermittent exotropia of the right eye. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first description of intermittent exotropia in a patient with Parry-Romberg syndrome.

Cell-Assisted Lipotransfer for the Treatment of Parry-Romberg Syndrome

Progressive facial hemiatrophy, also known as Parry-Romberg syndrome, is a progressive and self-limited deformation of the subcutaneous tissue volume on one side of the face that creates craniofacial asymmetry. We present the case of a patient with a five-year history of progressive right facial hemiatrophy, who underwent facial volumetric restoration using cell-assisted lipotransfer (CAL), which consists of an autologous fat graft enriched with adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) extracted from the same patient. ASCs have the capacity to differentiate into adipocytes. They also promote angiogenesis, release angiogenic growth factors, and some can survive as stem cells. The use of autologous fat as a filler in soft tissue atrophy has been satisfactory in patients with mild and moderate Parry-Romberg syndrome. Currently, CAL has showed promising results in the long term by decreasing the rate of fat reabsorption. The permanence and stability of the graft in all the injected areas has showed that autologous fat grafts enriched with stem cells could be a promising technique for the correction of defects caused by this syndrome.

Parry-Romberg Syndrome with Band-like Linear Alopecia / 대한피부과학회지

Parry and Romberg described progressive facial hemiatrophy, characterized by progressive unilateral wasting of the skin, fat, muscle and bone in 1825 and 1846, respectively. Involvement of the central nervous system, with impairment of neurologic function, occurs infrequently. Linear scleroderma on frontal and parietal scalp, named 'en coup de sabre', is considered an overlapping condition. An 11 year-old girl was presented to our office with left facial hemiatrophy and transverse linear band-like alopecia on her posterior parietal scalp. Histopathologically, there was a sclerotic change of the collagen fibers and dermal lymphocytic infiltrations around the skin appendages. Her skin lesion has improved by intralesional corticosteroid injection. Linear scleroderma frequently coexists with Parry-Romberg syndrome. But in this case, she had a unique pattern of scleroderma, which is distinct from the previously reported cases.

Three-dimensional imaging of progressive facial hemiatrophy (Parry-Romberg syndrome) with unusual conjunctival findings

Progressive hemifacial atrophy, also known as Parry-Romberg syndrome, is an uncommon degenerative condition which is poorly defined. It is characterized by a slow and progressive atrophy affecting one side of the face. The onset usually occurs during the first two decades of life. Characteristically, the atrophy progresses slowly for several years, and then it becomes stable. Ophthalmic involvement is common, with progressive enophthalmos which is a frequent finding. Cutaneous pigmentation is common in such conditions, however its extension to the conjunctiva is rarely reported. We report a case of Parry Romberg syndrome with characteristic clinical and radiographic presentation accompanied with rare ocular findings. The clinical features, radiological findings, and differential diagnoses to be considered, and the available treatment options are discussed in this report.

Parry-Romberg Syndrome with En Coup de Sabre

Parry-Romberg syndrome (PRS) is a relatively rare degenerative disorder that is poorly understood. PRS is characterized by slowly progressing atrophy affecting one side of the face, and is frequently associated with localized scleroderma, especially linear scleroderma, which is known as en coup de sabre. This is a report of the author's experiences with PRS accompanying en coup de sabre, and a review of the ongoing considerable debate associated with these two entities. Case 1 was a 37-year-old woman who had right hemifacial atrophy with unilateral en coup de sabre for seven years. Fat grafting to her atrophic lip had been conducted, and steroid injection had been performed on the indurated plaque of the forehead. Case 2 was a 29-year-old woman who had suffered from right hemifacial atrophy and bilateral en coup de sabre for 18 years. Surgical corrections such as scapular osteocutaneous flap and mandible/maxilla distraction showed unsatisfying results.

A Case of Parry-Romberg Syndrome with Shortening of Ipsilateral Lower Extremity / 대한피부과학회지

Parry-Romberg syndrome is an extremely rare connective tissue disorder. It might be a form of linear scleroderma, and it manifests as progressive hemifacial atrophy, epilepsy, exophthalmos or alopecia. Herein we report a case of Parry-Romberg syndrome. A 68-year-old woman had left hemifacial atrophy, shortening and deformity of the left leg, and deformities to her side fingers that occurred from her 1st decade to 2nd decade. Sclerotic change had stopped spontaneously when she was 20 years old. Histopathologically, there were a few signs of skin appendages, but no sclerotic change. On autoimmune antibody test, no positivity was shown. X-ray showed shrinkage of the lung field, elevation of the left diaphragm, shortening of length and reduction of bone mass in the left femur, tibia, and fibula. And there were multiple melorheostasis. Neck CT showed left facial sclerotic change, bone mass loss, and multiple melorheostasis. Because the progression of sclerosis had stopped the patient did not receive any treatment.