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Case Reports
. 2019 Aug 15;12(8):e230816.
doi: 10.1136/bcr-2019-230816.

Morphea masquerading as cellulitis

Claire Sethu  1 , Kai Yuen Wong  2 , Diana Slade-Sharman  3
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Case Reports

Morphea masquerading as cellulitis

Claire Sethu et al. BMJ Case Rep. .

Abstract

A case of morphea postbreast reconstruction is presented. It is a rare condition that can be easily mistaken for other inflammatory conditions or infection.

Keywords: breast surgery; dermatology; plastic and reconstructive surgery; skin.

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: Not declared.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Morphea presenting over the inferior and lateral aspect of the left breast as a plaque-like and mildly erythematous area.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Morphea presenting over the left clavicle as a plaque-like lesion with surrounding mild erythema.
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