Generalized Morphea
Conditions
Keywords
Morphea, Generalized Morphea, Localized Scleroderma
Brief summary
This study aimed to describe the demographical and clinical characteristics of a retrospective cohort of adult-onset GM and to investigate whether these findings differ between patients with an isomorphic and a symmetric pattern of lesion distribution.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
* Age of onset ≥ 18 years * Patients with generalized morphea as defined by criteria established by Laxer and Zulian (4 or more morpheaform plaques larger than 3 centimeters that show tendency to confluence and involve at least 2 different anatomic sites) * Availability of good-quality clinical photographs * Patient who, after being informed, has not expressed his or her opposition to the re-use of his or her data for the purposes of this research
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with linear morphea who met criteria for generalized morphea * Patient's opposition to participate
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Retrospective study of generalized morphea in adult patients consulted in dermatology departments | Files analyzed retrospectily from January 1st, 2019 to September 30, 2019 will be examined |
Countries
France
Contacts
Primary ContactCédric LENORMAND, MD
Backup ContactAntoine BRAUD, MD
Outcome results
None listed