Preferred Label : Circumscribed Morphea;
NCIt definition : A type of morphea in which the lesions are circular or ovoid, and may be superficial
or deep. The superficial lesions can have an indurated, waxy, ivory colored center
with surrounding erythema or violaceous color during the active stage. Deep lesions
can be sclerotic and depressed from underlying atrophy, and may show minimal skin
color changes. When there are several (greater than or equal to 4), larger (greater
than 3cm) lesions on two or more body areas this is classified as generalized morphea.;
Alternative definition : NICHD: A type of morphea in which the lesions are circular or ovoid, and may be superficial
or deep. The superficial lesions can have an indurated, waxy, ivory colored center
with surrounding erythema or violaceous color during the active stage. Deep lesions
can be sclerotic and depressed from underlying atrophy, and may show minimal skin
color changes. When there are several (greater than or equal to 4), larger (greater
than 3 cm) lesions on two or more body areas this is classified as generalized morphea.;
Origin ID : C116784;
UMLS CUI : C3899621;
Semantic type(s)
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