https://doi.org/10.4081/reumatismo.2023.1551
Post-streptococcal scleredema an unusual rare mimicker of scleroderma: a case report
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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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Gorial, F. ., Awadh, N. ., Al-Obaidi, A. ., Al-Obaidi, M. . ., Hashim, H., & Hasan, H. . (2023). Post-streptococcal scleredema an unusual rare mimicker of scleroderma: a case report. Reumatismo, 75(1). https://doi.org/10.4081/reumatismo.2023.1551
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