Esclerodermia localizada: a propósito de un caso clínico.

We present the case of a 4-year-old patient, with the appearance of a hyperchromic macula in the right region malar with skin retraction, since the first year of life. The clinicopathological correlation suggested the diagnosis of localized scleroderma or morphea. We also present a brief review of the literature about localized scleroderma and its variants, with the objective of contributing to the knowledge of the first levels of care and favoring the timely diagnosis and a positive impact in the management and prognosis of this sickness. In conclusion, the localized scleroderma or morphea is a disease that affects the quality of life of the patient, since it is not limited to the skin with a spectrum of cutaneous manifestations, but also some compromise variants extradermic. As an early diagnosis, allows to establish an appropriate treatment and follow-up avoiding the development of complications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]