Reumatismo (May 2023)

Post-streptococcal scleredema an unusual rare mimicker of scleroderma: a case report

  • F.I. Gorial,
  • N.I. Awadh,
  • A.D. Al-Obaidi,
  • M.N. Al-Obaidi,
  • H.T. Hashim,
  • H.J. Hasan

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4081/reumatismo.2023.1551
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 75, no. 1

Abstract

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cleredema of Buschke is a rare pathological disorder of connective tissue, which is characterized by a woody, diffuse induration of the skin, most often in the upper extremities. We report an extremely rare complication of post-streptococcal infection in a six-year-old male complaining of gradually progressing, painless skin thickening and tightness which was preceded by a one-month history of fever, cough, and tonsillitis. By reporting this case, we hope to contribute to the creation of a database for future research aimed at better understanding the incidence, pathophysiology, and management of this extremely rare complication.

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