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Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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deep morphea; deep scleroderma; morphea profunda

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Deep form of circumscribed scleroderma localized in the connective tissue of the fascia. Probably variant of eosinophilic fasciitis.

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Especially the tendon sheaths of the forearm flexor side are affected.

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S.u. Circumscript Scleroderma.

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Dermatogenic fixation of the joints. Carpal tunnel syndrome can also occur.

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  1. Budamakuntla L et al (2012) Extensive morphea profunda with autoantibodies and benign tumors: A rare case report. Indian Dermatol Online J 3:208-210
  2. Schanz S et al (2013) Response evaluation of musculoskeletal involvement in patients with deep morphea treated with methotrexate and prednisolone: a combined MRI and clinical approach. AJR Am J Roentgenol 200:W376-382

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer