Parry-Romberg syndrome. Overlap with linear morphea

Authors

• Sultan Al-Khenaizan, Consultant Dermatologist, Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, King Fahad National Guard Hospital, PO Box 22490, Riyadh 11426, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 (1) 2520088 Ext. 4175. Fax. +966 (1) 2520088 Ext. 4229. E-mail: khenaizans{at}ngha.med.sa
• Lemmese Al-Watban, Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, King Abdul-Aziz Medical City, King Fahad National Guard Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Abstract

Parry-Romberg syndrome, also known as progressive hemifacial atrophy, was first described by Parry in 1825 then Romberg in 1846. It is a poorly understood rare disorder characterized by progressive hemifacial atrophy of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and sometimes, the underlying structures including muscles, cartilages and bones. A case report of a Saudi female with this rare disorder is presented with a brief review of the literature.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

317

Last Page

319

Recommended Citation

Al-Khenaizan, Sultan and Al-Watban, Lemmese (2005) "Parry-Romberg syndrome. Overlap with linear morphea," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 26: Iss. 2, Article 27.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.2843