Generalized morphea - a case report

Authors

  • Aneela Asghar
  • Saira Riaz
  • Tahir Jamil Ahmad

Keywords:

Morphea, localized scleroderma, generalized morphea

Abstract

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 years

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2018-07-11

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Asghar A, Riaz S, Ahmad TJ. Generalized morphea - a case report. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2018Jul.11 [cited 2024Nov.7];27(2):180-2. Available from: http://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/1089

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