Khatri AM, McLemore M, Malhotra P. Morphea (Localized Scleroderma) Presenting With Recurrent Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: A Diagnostic Dilemma.
Cureus 2020;
12:e8067. [PMID:
32542124 PMCID:
PMC7290118 DOI:
10.7759/cureus.8067]
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Abstract
Morphea or localized scleroderma is reported to be triggered through diverse stimuli. We present a case of morphea that presented as a non-healing wound with superimposed methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) infection. In our case, morphea was thought to have been potentially triggered by a post-surgical infection. We discuss the potential infectious triggers and common infections that may confound the diagnosis.
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