Granulomatous fasciitis followed by morphea profunda: Is granulomatous fasciitis part of a spectrum of deep morphea? A case report and review of the literature. Issue 8 (4th June 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Christensen, Angie; Di Loreto, Christina; Smitaman, Edward; Paravar, Taraneh; Jones, Karra A.; Guma, Monica
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 6:Issue 8(2018)
• Page Start: 1412
• Page End: 1417
• Publication Date: 2018-06-04
• Subjects: deep morphea -- eosinophil fasciitis -- granulomatous fasciitis -- Lyme disease -- morphea -- morphea profunda; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.1608
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Although eosinophilic fasciitis is known to be part of the deep morphea spectrum, this first report of the coexistence of granulomatous fasciitis and morphea profunda suggests that granulomatous fasciitis may also be a part of the spectrum of deep morphea. Abstract : Although eosinophilic fasciitis is known to be part of the deep morphea spectrum, this first report of the coexistence of granulomatous fasciitis and morphea profunda suggests that granulomatous fasciitis may also be a part of the spectrum of deep morphea.