title: A case of linear morphoea mistaken for reflex sympathetic dystrophy.
abstract: Morphoea, or localised scleroderma, is a disease entity with poorly understood pathogenesis. Early diagnosis of the condition is crucial in order to prevent permanent morbidity. However, initial presentations of morphoea can be nonspecific and easily mistaken for other conditions, resulting in late treatment and permanent disability. We report a case of linear morphoea in a 22-year-old man who was initially diagnosed with reflex sympathetic dystrophy. By the time the diagnosis of morphoea was confirmed, the patient had already developed contractures.
authors.affiliation: National Skin Centre, 1 Mandalay Road, Singapore 308205. steventhng@nsc.gov.sg.
authors.forename: Steven Tien Guan
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Thng
authors.forename: Keryi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Wong
mesh_terms: D002990:Clobetasol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003094:Collagen / Q000378:metabolism; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D018450:Disease Progression; D005355:Fibrosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010789:Phototherapy; D012019:Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012594:Scleroderma, Localized / Q000175:diagnosis*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D003094:Collagen; D002990:Clobetasol