Disease recurrence in localized scleroderma: a retrospective analysis of 344 patients with paediatric- or adult-onset disease

Summary Background Localized scleroderma (LoS) is characterized by a phase of disease activity followed by remission. However, disease recurrences occur. Knowledge concerning these recurrences can help prompt treatment, thereby preventing disease damage. Objectives To investigate the frequency and c...

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Published in:British journal of dermatology (1951) 2015-03, Vol.172 (3), p.722-728
Main Authors: Mertens, J.S., Seyger, M.M.B., Kievit, W., Hoppenreijs, E.P.A.H., Jansen, T.L.Th.A., van de Kerkhof, P.C.M., Radstake, T.R.D., de Jong, E.M.G.J.
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Language:English
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Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Infant
Male
Middle Aged
Recurrence
Remission Induction - methods
Retrospective Studies
Risk Factors
Scleroderma, Localized - therapy
Time-to-Treatment
Young Adult
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Summary:Summary Background Localized scleroderma (LoS) is characterized by a phase of disease activity followed by remission. However, disease recurrences occur. Knowledge concerning these recurrences can help prompt treatment, thereby preventing disease damage. Objectives To investigate the frequency and characteristics of disease recurrences in paediatric‐ and adult‐onset LoS, and to identify patient variables that are associated with a higher risk of disease recurrence. Methods Retrospective chart reviews were performed of patients with LoS. Data concerning the frequency and characteristics of the disease recurrences were collected. A multivariate analysis was performed to identify patient variables that were associated with a higher risk of disease recurrence. Results In total, 344 patients were included in the analysis, of whom 119 (35%) had paediatric‐onset LoS and 225 (65%) had adult‐onset LoS. Disease recurrence was present in 27% (n = 32) of the paediatric‐onset group and 17% (n = 39) of the adult‐onset group (P = 0·037). Multivariate analysis identified a statistically significant association between disease recurrence and the linear LoS of the limbs subtype, independent of age at disease onset. Conclusions Recurrences in LoS occurred in almost one‐quarter of the patients and were most frequent in the linear LoS of the limbs subtype, independent of age at disease onset. These disease recurrences can occur even after many years of quiescent disease. Awareness of the high recurrence rates may help treating physicians to recognize reactivation of the disease, leading to a decreased delay in treatment reinitiation. What's already known about this topic? Localized scleroderma is characterized by a phase of disease activity followed by remission. However, disease recurrences occur. What does this study add? Recurrences occur in almost one‐quarter of patients and are more frequent in the linear localized scleroderma of the limbs subtype, independent of age at disease onset. Awareness of high recurrence rates may help treating physicians to recognize reactivation of the disease, leading to a decreased delay in treatment reinitiation.
ISSN:0007-0963
1365-2133
DOI:10.1111/bjd.13514