Definition

A scleroma is a hardened patch of tissue in the skin or mucous membranes (e.g., tissues lining the mouth or nose).

Alternative Names

Induration
Review Date:8/2/2005
Reviewed By: Ariel D. Teitel, M.D., M.B.A., Chief, Division of Rheumatology, St. Vincent's Hospital, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.