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ArticleCase reports in pediatrics2023

Diagnosing and Managing Linear Scleroderma in a Low-Resource Setting.

Sreyleak Luch, Pauravy Men, Gwenyth Fischer, Andrew Wu

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Article in Case reports in pediatrics, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Sreyleak LuchChenla Children's Healthcare, Sangkat Krachech, Krong Krachech, Kratie Province, Cambodia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5264-5384
Pauravy MenChenla Children's Healthcare, Sangkat Krachech, Krong Krachech, Kratie Province, Cambodia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9839-2586
Gwenyth FischerDepartment of Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6738-6612
Andrew WuDivision of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3224-5403
Kraft Heinz (United States) · USBoston Children's Hospital · USUniversity of Minnesota · US

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Linear scleroderma is one of the five forms of scleroderma, but it is the most common form of localized scleroderma in childhood. If left untreated, it can lead to severe disfigurement and functional impairment. The typical appearance is a linear streak with cutaneous induration on the face or head in association with various ophthalmological and neurological signs and symptoms. Treatment typically includes corticosteroids and/or methotrexate with life-long monitoring for recurrence. Conclusion: In our case report, we present a child with linear scleroderma who fortunately came to medical attention early and received appropriate treatment before the onset of complications. She was treated with systemic immunosuppression as well as topical steroids. After treatment, she had no further progression on her face and continued to follow up with us to monitor for disease activity. To summarize, linear scleroderma is an uncommon diagnosis for general pediatricians and should be recognized early to provide appropriate treatment and follow-up.

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