Localized scleroderma

Localized scleroderma is the skin localized form of scleroderma (see this term) characterized by fibrosis of the skin causing cutaneous plaques or strips.

Gingival recession

The loss of gum tissue. The result is that gum tissue is recessed and its position on the tooth is lowered, exposing the roots of the teeth.


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PMID (PMCID)
11806189
 FEMALE Child
Localized scleroderma in a 12-year-old girl presenting as gingival recession. A case report and literature review.
Baxter AM, Roberts A, Shaw L, Chapple IL.
Dent Update. 2001;28(9):458-62.
Localized scleroderma in a 12-year-old girl presenting as gingival recession.