Generalized morphea - a case report
Keywords:
Morphea, localized scleroderma, generalized morpheaAbstract
Generalized morphea is a subtype of morphea in which widespread sclerotic plaques are seen without systemic involvement. We are reporting a case of 10-year-old boy with generalized morphea for 6 yearsReferences
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