Early localized morphea mimicking an acquired port-wine stain.
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.
Nijhawan
Rajiv I
RI
Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami-Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida 33125, USA.
Bard
Susan
S
Blyumin
Marianna
M
Smidt
Aimee C
AC
Chamlin
Sarah L
SL
Connelly
Elizabeth A
EA
D001706:Biopsy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019339:Port-Wine Stain / Q000473:pathology*; D012594:Scleroderma, Localized / Q000473:pathology*; D013684:Telangiectasis / Q000473:pathology*