Distinct Autoimmune Syndromes in Morphea
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- 1 May 2009
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in Archives of Dermatology
- Vol. 145 (5) , 545-550
- https://doi.org/10.1001/archdermatol.2009.79
Abstract
Morphea is characterized by sclerosis of the skin and, in some cases, underlying tissue. It is generally thought to be an autoimmune disorder affecting a single organ—the skin. Consequently, current classification schemes divide morphea into categories based solely on cutaneous morphology, without reference to systemic disease or autoimmune phenomena. This classification is likely incomplete.Keywords
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