Progressive limb induration and skin tightening | Synapse
January 25, 2026
Progressive limb induration and skin tightening
Key Points
To describe the clinical features of a patient with progressive limb induration and skin tightening.
Observation of a 64-year-old male patient
Assessment of skin thickening and joint movement limitations
Clinical evaluation over a 6-month period
Notable thickening and tightening of the skin observed
Restricted joint movements of the hands and lower limbs identified
Progressive symptoms developed over a 6-month duration
Abstract
A 64-year-old male presented with progressive thickening and tightening of the skin with restricted joint movements of the hands and lower limbs over 6 months.