Morphea mimicking facial capillary malformations: Two new cases and review of the literature

Morphea and facial capillary malformations (port‐wine stains) are distinct conditions that can affect the pediatric population. Early localized morphea mimicking a capillary malformation is an uncommon clinical presentation. We present two new cases of girls, aged 2 and 3 years, who presented with e...

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Published in:Pediatric dermatology 2022-03, Vol.39 (2), p.275-280
Main Authors: Gomez‐Garcia, Luis Alvaro, Rodriguez‐Tamez, Giselle, Pérez‐Romero, Ana Gabriela, Garnica‐Cruz, Patricia, Muñoz‐Garza, Fania Zamantta, Ocampo‐Candiani, Jorge, Sáez‐de‐Ocariz, Marimar, Alba‐Rojas, Erika L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
acquired port‐wine stain
Capillaries - abnormalities
capillary malformation
Case reports
Child
Complications
Dermatology
Diagnosis
en coup de sabre
Erythema
Face
Female
Humans
linear morphea
Literature reviews
Medical diagnosis
Mimicry
morphea
Musculoskeletal Abnormalities
Pediatrics
Pigments
Port-Wine Stain - diagnosis
Scleroderma
Scleroderma, Localized - diagnosis
Scleroderma, Localized - epidemiology
Vascular Malformations - diagnosis
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Summary:Morphea and facial capillary malformations (port‐wine stains) are distinct conditions that can affect the pediatric population. Early localized morphea mimicking a capillary malformation is an uncommon clinical presentation. We present two new cases of girls, aged 2 and 3 years, who presented with erythematous patches, initially diagnosed as capillary malformations, which were later diagnosed as morphea. We also performed a literature review, yielding 12 additional cases that underscore that the unusual presentation of morphea may delay correct diagnosis. Although early management of morphea reduces long‐term sequelae, it is important to delay laser treatment for selected acquired vascular malformations, until the diagnosis of morphea is excluded.
ISSN:0736-8046
1525-1470
DOI:10.1111/pde.14945