linear scleroderma
MONDO:0043294Mondo
Findings
No curated finding names linear scleroderma yet. Everything below is reference data from Mondo, HPO and GenCC, not evidence about what affects it.
Definition
A type of localized scleroderma characterized by a long strip of indurated skin, which is typically found unilaterally on an arm or leg, and sometimes on the forehead or trunk. This disorder often affects the tissues beneath the skin, causing damage to bones, muscle or other organs. It can limit movement, alter growth, and disfigure the affected area.
Definition from the Mondo Disease Ontology (MONDO:0043294), read 2026-09-29. CC BY 4.0.
Where it sits
- A kind of