Linear morphea with overlying lichen sclerosus and calcinosis cutis associated with juvenile dermatomyositis

Pediatr Dermatol. 2023 May-Jun;40(3):500-502. doi: 10.1111/pde.15178. Epub 2022 Nov 16.

Abstract

Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is associated with many distinguishing features including cutaneous calcinosis, vasculitis, and ulcerated lesions. In this case, we describe an unusual presentation in a 12-year-old girl who had muscle weakness along with linear morphea over the right upper and lower extremities with overlying lichen sclerosus and calcinosis cutis. Of interest, these initial cutaneous manifestations occurred years before onset of myositis.

Keywords: dermatomyositis; linear; morphea; unilateral.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Calcinosis Cutis*
  • Calcinosis* / complications
  • Calcinosis* / pathology
  • Child
  • Dermatomyositis* / complications
  • Dermatomyositis* / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus* / complications
  • Scleroderma, Localized* / complications
  • Scleroderma, Localized* / pathology