A Case of Localized Scleroderma in a Sculptor and His Wife

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Journal J Clin Rheumatol

Date 2009 Dec 4

PMID 19955998

Citations 2

Authors

Richard Bakst

Carrie Kovarik

Victoria P Werth

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Abstract

The etiology of localized scleroderma is unknown, and its pathogenetic relationship to its systemic counterpart is unclear. Environmental exposures, notably to silica dust, have long been suspected in the pathogenesis of the disorder. However, its relationship to the localized variant has not been well described. Here we present 2 cases of localized scleroderma in a sculptor and his wife who have extensive exposure to silica dust.

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