SEVERE GENERALIZED MORPHEA: A DEVASTATING EVENTUALITY IN THE ELDERLY

dc.contributor.authorAydın, Yusuf
dc.contributor.authorÜstün, İhsan
dc.contributor.authorÖnder, Elif
dc.contributor.authorGüngör, Adem
dc.date.accessioned2020-04-30T23:31:54Z
dc.date.available2020-04-30T23:31:54Z
dc.date.issued2010
dc.departmentDÜ, Tıp Fakültesi, Dahili Tıp Bilimleri Bölümüen_US
dc.descriptionWOS: 000276780900009en_US
dc.description.abstractMorphea is a localized form of scleroderma characterized by sclerotic skin plaques. It is an uncommon fibrotic reaction limited to the skin and adjacent structures which is unaccompanied by visceral involvement. Although its cause is unknown; genetic, infectious and autoimmune mechanisms have been suggested in morphea. It is more common among children and young women. Topical corticosteroids, systemic corticosteroids methotrexate, penicillamin and topical tacrolimus 0.1% are used in treatment. UVA1 (340-450 nm) phototherapy may also be helpful. In this report we present a 72 year old man with severe generalized morphea. Besides dwelling on its etiopathogenesis, we are also touching upon the impact of the disease on this geriatric patient's functional and psychosocial capabilities.en_US
dc.identifier.endpage50en_US
dc.identifier.issn1304-2947
dc.identifier.issn1307-9948
dc.identifier.issue1en_US
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ4en_US
dc.identifier.startpage47en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12684/4527
dc.identifier.volume13en_US
dc.identifier.wosqualityN/Aen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Scienceen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopusen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakTR-Dizinen_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherGunes Kitabevi Ltd Stien_US
dc.relation.ispartofTurk Geriatri Dergisi-Turkish Journal Of Geriatricsen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessen_US
dc.subjectGeriatricen_US
dc.subjectGeneralized morpheaen_US
dc.subjectJoint contracturesen_US
dc.titleSEVERE GENERALIZED MORPHEA: A DEVASTATING EVENTUALITY IN THE ELDERLYen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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