Pediatric morphea (localized scleroderma): review of 136 patients.

Background: Morphea is an autoimmune inflammatory sclerosing disorder that may cause permanent functional disability and disfigurement.

Objectives: We sought to determine the clinical features of morphea in a large pediatric cohort.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review of 136 pediatric patients with morphea from one center, 1989 to 2006.