Scleroderma in children

Pediatr Clin North Am. 1995 Oct;42(5):1171-203. doi: 10.1016/s0031-3955(16)40058-1.

Abstract

Childhood scleroderma may present in a variety of clinical forms that differ in clinical presentation, extracutaneous features, clinical course, and outcome. All include hardening of the skin as a major feature. This article reviews these various entities, focusing on primarily the clinical features. In addition, current concepts regarding pathogenesis and treatment are discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Raynaud Disease / etiology
  • Raynaud Disease / therapy
  • Scleroderma, Localized* / complications
  • Scleroderma, Localized* / therapy
  • Scleroderma, Systemic / complications*
  • Scleroderma, Systemic / therapy