Abstract
Scleroderma is a physical sign reflecting thickening, induration and tethering of skin to underlying tissue as a result of cutaneous sclerosis. It is the hallmark of morphoea, a primarily cutaneous disease, and of systemic sclerosis. It can also be a feature of other disorders.
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Lovell, C.R., Maddison, P.J., Campion, G.V. (1990). Scleroderma. In: The Skin in Rheumatic Disease. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-2893-1_2
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