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Familial localised scleroderma from Bangladesh: two case reports.
Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin
|June 1, 1989
Summary
Familial scleroderma, a rare condition, was observed in two family members with localized scleroderma (morphea). This case suggests a potential genetic role in the disease
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Genetics
Background:
- Familial occurrence of scleroderma is infrequently documented in medical literature.
- Localized scleroderma, also known as morphea, presents unique diagnostic and etiological challenges.
- The hereditary component of scleroderma remains incompletely understood.