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Case Report

J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1975;18(1):83-86. Published online January 31, 1975.

A Case of Scleroderma

B.H. Choi¹, W.J. Park¹, M.J. Shin¹, S.C. Kang¹

¹Department of Pediatrics,Seoul Red Cross Hospital

Abstract

A case of 11 year old Korean girl with scleroderma without [involvement of G I tract and other viscera was experienced and reported with literatural review. This casejwas finally proved by skin biopsy. On admission for further evaluation, esophagogram, small intestine series Fand dental X-ray revealed normal finding. Prednisolone (2 mg/kg /day) and tocopherol (300 mg/day) were:administered. One month later repeated rontgenogram, including esophagogram, small intestine series and dental x-ray revealed no abnormalities. The skin lesion was clinically improved and up to date, she has been having her way of living without any specific disturbance.

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