Parry-Romberg syndrome. Overlap with linear morphea.
Parry-Romberg syndrome, also known as progressive hemifacial atrophy, was first described by Parry in 1825 then Romberg in 1846. It is a poorly understood rare disorder characterized by progressive hemifacial atrophy of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and sometimes, the underlying structures including muscles, cartilages and bones. A case report of a Saudi female with this rare disorder is presented with a brief review of the literature.
Al-Khenaizan
Sultan
S
Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, King Fahad National Guard Hospital, PO Box 22490, Riyadh 11426, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. khenaizans@ngha.med.sa
Al-Watban
Lemmese
L
D000328:Adult; D005150:Facial Hemiatrophy / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans