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Morphea Affecting a Father and Son

Catherine M. Pham, John Browning

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Abstract

Morphea, also known as localized scleroderma, is characterized by firm plaques that can occur anywhere on the body. Reports of familial morphea are rare, and we report an unusual case of morphea affecting both a father and a son.

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Morphea, also known as localized scleroderma, is characterized by firm plaques that can occur anywhere on the body. Reports of familial morphea are rare, and we report an unusual case of morphea affecting both a father and a son.

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Morphea, also known as localized scleroderma, is characterized by firm plaques that can occur anywhere on the body. Reports of familial morphea are rare, and we report an unusual case of morphea affecting both a father and a son.

Key concepts: Morphea, Medicine, Dermatology, Lichen sclerosus

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