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ArticleEJHaem2026

Scleredema Associated With IgG/κ Monoclonal Gammopathy of Clinical Significance Successfully Treated With Daratumumab Monotherapy: A Case Report.

Davide Marcolongo, Alessandra Bressan, Elisabetta Zanatta, Mauro S A Alaibac, Ilaria Gianesello, Gianni Binotto, Laura Pavan, Angelo Paolo Dei Tos, Livio Trentin, Fabrizio Vianello

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Davide MarcolongoHematology Unit Department of Medicine University Hospital of Padua Padua Italy.
Alessandra BressanInstitute of Pathology Department of Medicine University Hospital of Padua Padua Italy.
Elisabetta ZanattaRheumatology Unit Department of Medicine University Hospital of Padua Padua Italy.
Mauro S A AlaibacDermatology Unit Department of Medicine University Hospital of Padua Padua Italy.
Ilaria GianeselloHematology Unit Department of Medicine University Hospital of Padua Padua Italy.
Gianni BinottoHematology Unit Department of Medicine University Hospital of Padua Padua Italy.
Laura PavanHematology Unit Department of Medicine University Hospital of Padua Padua Italy.
Angelo Paolo Dei TosInstitute of Pathology Department of Medicine University Hospital of Padua Padua Italy.
Livio TrentinHematology Unit Department of Medicine University Hospital of Padua Padua Italy.
Fabrizio VianelloHematology Unit Department of Medicine University Hospital of Padua Padua Italy.

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Abstract

Background: Cutaneous monoclonal gammopathy of clinical significance (MGCS) is rare and may present with scleredema-like fibrosing skin disease. Case: A 59-year-old man developed progressive induration of the upper body. Laboratory studies revealed an IgG/κ monoclonal protein, and skin biopsy showed dermal thickening with mucin deposition. He was refractory to corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, IVIG, plasmapheresis, and bortezomib. Results: Daratumumab monotherapy led to rapid improvement after 4-5 cycles, sustained over 20 cycles, with mobility recovery, mRSS reduction, paraprotein disappearance, and partial histologic regression. Conclusion: Daratumumab may represent an effective clone-directed therapy for refractory MGCS-associated scleredema.

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case reportcutaneous MGCSdaratumumabIgG/κmonoclonal gammopathy of clinical significance (MGCS)scleredema adultorum

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PMCPMC12976801

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