- heterogenous d/o - cutaneous findings of scleroderma, Raynaud phenomenon, mask-like facies. - Pathogen: connective tissue thickening - Kidney involvement --> HTN - PAH --> RHF - Esophageal dysmotility --> GERD - Lx: Anti-topoisomerase-I AB!!

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Systemic Sclerosis

heterogenous d/o
cutaneous findings of scleroderma, Raynaud phenomenon, mask-like facies.
Pathogen: connective tissue thickening
Kidney involvement –> HTN
PAH –> RHF
Esophageal dysmotility –> GERD
Lx: Anti-topoisomerase-I AB!!

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