Early localized morphea mimicking an acquired port-wine stain - 10/08/11
Reprint requests: Elizabeth A. Connelly, MD, Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami-Miller School of Medicine, 1295 NW 14 St, University of Miami Hospital, South Bldg, Suite K, Miami, FL 33125.Abstract |
Port-wine stains (PWS) and morphea are distinct conditions that are easily recognized and diagnosed in pediatric patients. Rarely, early localized morphea may mimic an acquired PWS. We present 4 such cases, in two of which the initial clinical impression of acquired PWS was thought to be confirmed by histopathology. A diagnosis of morphea was made approximately 6 months to 3 years after the onset of the acquired PWS. Clinicians should be aware that an apparent acquired PWS may be an early manifestation of localized morphea and continue to monitor these lesions.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : capillary malformations, morphea, port-wine stains, vascular malformations
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| Dr Rajiv Nijhawan is currently affiliated with the Department of Dermatology, St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, New York. |
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| Funding sources: None. |
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| Conflicts of interest: None declared. |
Vol 64 - N° 4
P. 779-782 - avril 2011 Retour au numéro
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