Ipsilateral Hemispheric Brain Atrophy in an Asymptomatic Child With Linear Morphea: A Case Report.
| Autor: | Albadr F; Radiology and Medical Imaging/Neuroradiology, King Saud Medical City/King Saud University, Riyadh, SAU., Alnasser HA; Medicine and Surgery, King Saud University, Riyadh, SAU., Alshathri RM; Medicine and Surgery, King Saud University, Riyadh, SAU. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2022 Jan 17; Vol. 14 (1), pp. e21344. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Jan 17 (Print Publication: 2022). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.21344 |
| Abstrakt: | Scleroderma is a family of systemic and local diseases that tighten and harden the skin and other connective tissues. Local scleroderma (i.e., morphea) typically involves the skin and underlying tissue causing progressive functional and cosmetic disturbances. While the etiology of scleroderma is unknown, it is correlated with autoimmune dysfunction. Linear morphea is a disorder that primarily affects children. This report describes the case of a nine-year-old girl with skin eruptions in the forehead, near the left eye, and in the anterior neck in addition to an underlying focal hemispheric frontal brain atrophy. There is no evidence of neurological deficits in this case. Linear morphea can lead to brain atrophy, causing several neurological dysfunctions such as seizures and cognitive impairment. Follow-up monitoring is critical, and also early recognition of new symptoms for optimal patient outcomes. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2022, Albadr et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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