Abstract
The term “en coup de sabre” is used for linear scleroderma located in the temporoparietal region that produces sharp bordered furrowing with alopecia when extending to the scalp. Although it is a benign disease, the resultant marked deformity often necessitates treatment. While in some cases atrophy is confined to the skin and subcutaneous tissue, cases with underlying muscle and bone involvement have also been reported. Symptoms and clinical findings in linear scleroderma of the face show variations. We present a case of “en coup de sabre” linear scleroderma of the cheek affecting only the skin and subcutaneous fat tissue without any accompanying disorder.
