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Morphea Coexisting with Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus
Author(s) -
Tremaine R.,
Adam J. E,
Orizaga M.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
international journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-4632
pISSN - 0011-9059
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-4362.1990.tb04840.x
Subject(s) - lichen sclerosus , morphea , medicine , dermatology , autoimmunity , autoimmune disease , disease , pathology
A 65‐year‐old woman presented with four autoimmune diseases. These include morphea, lichen sclerosus et atrophicus insulin‐dependent diabetes mellitus, and autoimmune thyroid disease. The relationship between morphea and lichen sclerosus et A is discussed, as is the link between these conditions and autoimmunity.