title: Scleredema adultorum: the surgical implications of a rare dermatologic disorder.
abstract: A case report of nonpitting induration of the skin, scleredema adultorum of Buschke, is presented. Although it may be a benign, self-limited disease, its complications may require drainage of abscesses or soft-tissue coverage, which may result in delayed wound healing. In the reconstruction of tissue defects, skin grafts are preferred, since the skin is unyielding.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D006025:Glycosaminoglycans / Q000032:analysis; D006651:Histocytochemistry; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012592:Scleredema Adultorum / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D006025:Glycosaminoglycans