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A scleroma is a hardened patch of tissue in the skin or mucous membranes. It most often forms in the head and neck. The nose is the most common location for scleromas, but they can also form in the throat and upper lungs.
A scleroma can form when a chronic bacterial infection causes inflammation, swelling, and scarring in the tissues. They are most common in Central and South America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, India, and Indonesia. Scleromas are rare in the United States and Western Europe. Treatment may require surgery and a long course of antibiotics.
Induration; Rhinoscleroma
Bassett Medical Center
David Griger is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Cooperstown, New York. Dr. Griger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget's Disease of Bone, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.
OSF Medical Group - Rheumatology
Imran Umer is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Umer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Umer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Avera Medical Group Rheumatology — 69th & Louise
Dr. Jessica Srstka provides rheumatology care for various inflammatory conditions at Avera Medical Group Rheumatology in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Srstka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroma. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Srstka is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Eligible - American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology RhMSUS Certified - American College Of Rheumatology.
Published Date: April 01, 2025
Published By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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