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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-9 | Issue-02
Diffuse Melorheostosis, Linear Scleroderma and Primary Sjogren Syndrome: First Reported Case in the Literature of an Unusual Association
Nada Cherkaoui, Imane El Bouchti
Published: Feb. 25, 2021 | 127 96
DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2021.v09i02.016
Pages: 178-180
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Abstract
Melorheostosis is a rare bone disorder that could be associated with soft tissue anomalies and result in chronic pain, joint deformities, and significant esthetic impact. Melorheostosis has been reported to be associated with a broad spectrum of skin changes, including scleroderma. However, systemic disorders and particularly chronic rheumatic diseases are not a common association. We report the case of a 53-years-old female patient with unknown co-morbidities who presented with the unusual association of diffuse melorheostosis, linear scleroderma, and primary Sjögren syndrome resulting in severe joint deformities. The patient was treated with radical orthopedic surgery.