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Segmental stiff skin syndrome is a rare genetic connective tissue disease, which is often misdiagnosed. High‐frequency ultrasonography can represent a useful clinical adjunct in the differential diagnosis of this condition,… Click to show full abstract
Segmental stiff skin syndrome is a rare genetic connective tissue disease, which is often misdiagnosed. High‐frequency ultrasonography can represent a useful clinical adjunct in the differential diagnosis of this condition, in conjunction with the clinical and histopathological findings. Treatment options are limited and evidence is scarce. We present the clinical, sonographic and histological features of five paediatric patients diagnosed at our institution and discuss their response to treatment.
Journal Title: Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
Year Published: 2020
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