title: Subcutaneous symmetrical morphea with unusual onset as nodular vasculitis.
abstract: We present a case of widespread subcutaneous symmetrical morphea that started as nodular vasculitis. The characteristics histologic features were abundant inflammatory infiltrates in the subcutis, fascia, and muscle, with numerous macrophages and extensive vascular changes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Warsaw School of Medicine, Poland.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Stefanato
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Chlebus
authors.forename: C K
authors.initials: CK
authors.lastname: Janniger
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jablonska
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012594:Scleroderma, Localized / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D014657:Vasculitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology