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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Dermatology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Morphea is an autoimmune connective tissue disease affecting the skin.
  • Current methods lack reliable laboratory parameters for tracking morphea activity.
  • Ultrasound offers superior spatial resolution for superficial tissue assessment compared to MRI and CT.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a standardized scoring system for assessing morphea activity using ultrasound.
  • To improve the accuracy and systematic registration of cutaneous abnormalities in morphea.
  • To enhance the description and tracking of disease activity.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a detailed ultrasound morphea activity scoring system (modified US-MAS).
  • Systematic and sequential analysis of ultrasonographic data.
  • Selection of scanning sites based on affected corporal regions and adjacent segments.

Main Results:

  • The proposed modified US-MAS system allows for systematic registration of cutaneous abnormalities.
  • Standardization of ultrasonographic data acquisition is crucial for reliable assessment.
  • The scoring system aims to improve the accuracy of morphea activity tracking.

Conclusions:

  • The modified US-MAS (mUS-MAS) scoring system provides a standardized approach for ultrasound assessment of morphea activity.
  • This method can enhance the objective description and monitoring of disease progression.
  • Ultrasound, with standardized scoring, shows promise in managing morphea patients.