Reumathology

Question 1

CREST syndrome

Answer 1

It is a subtype of systemic sclerosis or scleroderma, with milder symptoms.

Calcinosis.
Raynaud`s syndrome.
Oesophagal dysmotility.
Sclerodactyly.
Telangiectasia.

Question 2

Raynaud phenomenon

Answer 2

Vascular sympathetic phenomenon characterised for vasoconstriction that causes changes in the colour and temperature of acral parts of the body. It courses with neuropathic pain as well.

• Temperature.
• Stress.

When the disorder’s cause is idiopathic, it is referred to as Raynaud’s disease (also called primary Raynaud’s); if the syndrome is secondary to another disease such as systemic sclerosis, Scleroderma, or other connective tissue disorders, it is correctly referred to as Raynaud’s phenomenon (secondary Raynaud’s).