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Histology of an early stage of Morphea. Evident swollen collagen bundles, with perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate and plump endothelial cells. Hematoxylin-eosin stain; 10x magnification power.
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The pathologist report confirmed the presence of homogeneous bundles of collagen fibres, specifically type-1 and type-3, confined to the reticular layer of the dermis (Figure 1); the upper part of the subcutis was completely normal.