Open AccessMorphological and clinical picture of the morphea in the oral cavity
Author(s) -
Marlena Pedowska,
Maja Ptasiewicz,
Justyna Szumiło,
Renata Chałas
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
folia morphologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.333
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1644-3284
pISSN - 0015-5659
DOI - 10.5603/fm.a2021.0083
Subject(s) - morphea , oral cavity , connective tissue , scleroderma (fungus) , medicine , pathology , dermatology , oral mucosa , clinical history , localized scleroderma , clinical diagnosis , connective tissue disease , biopsy , dentistry , surgery , disease , autoimmune disease , fibrosis , clinical psychology , inoculation
There are several types of morphea with different levels of connective tissue involvement and morphological manifestations. In this mini review, it was pointed out the most important morphological and clinical aspects of localised scleroderma in the oral cavity. The case presented in this article supports the scientific information and is described with details. The morphea of mucous membrane which was clinically suspected, was proved by histopathological examination of the sample. The unusual location of the local findings posed a diagnostic challenge. The case history should be significant due to the low number of studies. The special attention should be taken to match the clinical with pathomorphological picture in localised scleroderma diagnosis and treatment when the involvement of skin and oral mucosa is.