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Clinicopathological Challenge: A Progressively Enlarging Hardened Skin Plaque

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Stiff skin syndrome (SSS) is a rare connective tissue disease manifesting as a progressive, non-inflammatory fibrosis that causes the skin and soft tissues to harden. It can result in restricted joint movement, particularly affecting the shoulder and pelvic girdle. A segmental variant with a better prognosis has been described. Due to its similarity in presentation to other scleroderma-like conditions, this case report will discuss it as a diagnostic challenge.

Source: International Journal of Dermatology

DOI: 10.1111/ijd.70022

Authors: Marian Fernández Martínez, Frida Paola Rivera Lira, Rodrigo Roldán‐Marín, Sonia Toussaint‐Caire

Institutions: Mexican Social Security Institute, Centro Médico Nacional La Raza, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea Gonzalez

Language: English

Topic: Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,150