Role of imaging in morphea assessment: A review of the literature.

Faezeh KhorasanizadehYasamin Kalantari Ifa Etesami

Published in: Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI) (2023)

Studies showed that MRI can help to determine the depth of disease, particularly as a first-line and follow-up diagnostic tool, especially in generalized and deep morphea. In addition, brain MRI may be useful for patients with localized craniofacial scleroderma experiencing new or worsening neurological symptoms.

Keyphrases

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high resolution
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optical coherence tomography
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