Idiopathic scleredema.
Dermatol Online J
; 22(12)2016 Dec 15.
Article
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| ID: mdl-28329532
ABSTRACT
Scleredema, which also is known as scleredemaadultorum of Buschke, is an uncommonsclerodermiform condition that is characterizedby progressive thickening and hardening of theskin due to excessive dermal mucin and collagendeposition. The clinical course is variable, andprogression of disease may lead to functionalimpairment with limitations in mobility. The etiologyand pathogenesis are unknown although severalwell-known associations include streptococcalinfection; diabetes mellitus, particularly withmetabolic syndrome; and monoclonal gammopathy.We present a case of scleredema in a 52-year-oldman with no identifiable associated condition,who experienced improvemement with UVBphototherapy.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Escleredema do Adulto
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Dermatol Online J
Assunto da revista:
DERMATOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Article