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Parry-Romberg Syndrome With Localized Scleroderma: A Report of Two Pediatric Cases From Oman
Manhal H Al Lawati1, Wafaa Al Shehhi2, Fatema Al Amrani3
1Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, OMN.
Cureus
|December 1, 2025
Summary
Parry-Romberg syndrome (PRS), a rare facial atrophy disorder, presents unique challenges. Early immunosuppressive treatment in pediatric cases showed promising results in halting disease progression.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Dermatology
- Genetics
Background:
- Parry-Romberg syndrome (PRS) is a rare neurocutaneous disorder causing progressive hemifacial atrophy.
- Its etiology is unclear, with suspected autoimmune, inflammatory, and genetic links.
- PRS often co-occurs with localized scleroderma, complicating diagnosis and treatment.
Keywords:
autoimmune diseasesen coup de sabrefacial atrophylocalized sclerodermaparry-romberg syndromepediatric dermatologyprogressive hemifacial atrophyMore Related Videos
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