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Scleredema diabeticorum - A case report.

Aikaterini Kyriakou¹, Sofia-Chrysovalantou Zagalioti², Elizabeth Lazaridou¹

¹Second Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.

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|May 27, 2021

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Scleredema diabeticorum, a rare skin condition linked to diabetes, causes hardening of the neck and upper back. This case highlights the challenges in diagnosing and treating this uncommon disorder.

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Endocrinology

Background:

Scleredema diabeticorum is an uncommon skin disorder characterized by subcutaneous tissue hardening.
It often affects the neck and upper back, causing pain and stiffness.
Association with diabetes mellitus can lead to delayed recognition.

Observation:

A 55-year-old female patient with type 1 diabetes presented with skin tightness on her upper back.
The patient also reported a decreased range of motion in her neck.
These symptoms are characteristic of scleredema diabeticorum.

Findings:

The case illustrates the presentation of scleredema diabeticorum in a patient with diabetes mellitus type 1.
The condition is rare and presents diagnostic challenges.
Effective treatment regimens for scleredema diabeticorum are not well-established.

Keywords:

Diabetes mellitus hyperglycemia scleredema diabeticorum

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Implications:

Increased awareness of scleredema diabeticorum is crucial for timely diagnosis in diabetic patients.
Further research is needed to establish effective treatment protocols.
Understanding this rare skin disorder can improve patient management and outcomes.