[Systemic scleroderma in children. Apropos of 2 cases]

Ann Pediatr (Paris). 1991 Feb;38(2):99-101.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Two cases of systemic scleroderma in girls are reported. One patient, aged 11 years, has systemic scleroderma with Raynaud's phenomenon, and pulmonary involvement. The other, aged 8 years, has systemic scleroderma with lung involvement. The specific features of pediatric systemic scleroderma are reviewed briefly.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Raynaud Disease / pathology
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / pathology
  • Scleroderma, Systemic* / pathology