Linear lipoatrophy following intra ‐articular triamcinolone acetonide injection mimicking linear scleroderma

AbstractA 12 ‐year‐old female with oligoarticular juvenile inflammatory arthritis developed an atrophic linear plaque involving the left medial forearm and proximal arm 7 months after intra‐articular triamcinolone injection for arthritis. The plaque spontaneously resolved without treatment over approximat ely one year. It is important to recognize this rare complication of intra‐articular steroid injection in order to avoid potential misdiagnosis as linear scleroderma and subsequent immunosuppressive treatment.

Source: Pediatric Dermatology - November 28, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: John Elliott Call, Julianne A. Mann, Konstantinos D. Linos, Ann Perry, John Yost Tags: BRIEF REPORT Source Type: research