ABSTRACT
Localized scleroderma or morphea affects school-aged children, is usually self-limited and a disfiguring condition. Several etiopathogenic factors, investigations and treatment options are described. This article reviews the recent literature and discusses its clinical applications.
Subject(s)
Scleroderma, Localized/diagnosis , Scleroderma, Localized/therapy , Atrophy , Child , Diagnostic Imaging , Humans , Prognosis , Scleroderma, Localized/pathologyABSTRACT
A esclerodermia localizada, ou morféia, acomete crianças em idade escolar e, em geral, é autolimitada, apesar de localmente desfiguradora. A literatura descreve inúmeros fatores etiopatogênicos, bem como modalidades de investigação e tratamento. Este artigo reúne os estudos mais recentes e discute sua aplicação clínica.
Localized scleroderma or morphea affects school-aged children, is usually self-limited and a disfiguring condition. Several etiopathogenic factors, investigations and treatment options are described. This article reviews the recent literature and discusses its clinical applications.
