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Morphoea en coup de sabre

Morphoea en coup de sabre


Keywords: Connective tissue disease, Morphoea, Scleroderma, En coup de sabre, Linear morphoea, Scans



What is morphoea en coup de sabre?

Morphoea en coup de sabre is a variant of linear morphoea (a localised form of scleroderma) restricted to the frontoparietal region (forehead). The name ‘en coup de sabre’ (the blow of a sword) derives from the characteristic scar that indents the skin of the scalp and the underlying bone. Morphoea en coup de sabre also can cut into the brain, causing neurological abnormalities and vision problems.

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