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Scleroderma Flashcards

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Q

Scleroderma is a _____ condition of which the most common type is l______ c______ scleroderma

A

systemic
limited cutaneous

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What mnemonic helps to remember the symptoms of scleroderma?

A

CREST

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What does C in CREST stand for (scleroderma)?

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Calcinosis

Ca deposits in subcutaneous tissue, causes renal failure

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What does R in CREST stand for (scleroderma)?

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Raynaud’s

Digit ischemia due to sudden vasospasm
Often precipitated by cold and relieved with heat

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What does E in CREST stand for (scleroderma)?

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Esophageal dysmotility/strictures

Causes GI symptoms

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What does S in CREST stand for (scleroderma)?

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Sclerodactyly

Local skin thickening or tightening on fingers/toes
Causes movement restriction

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What does T in CREST stand for (scleroderma)?

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Telangiectasia

Spider veins
Risk of pulmonary hypertension

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How is scleroderma diagnosed?

A

Anti Centromere Antibodies (ACAs)
Often ANA positive

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How is scleroderma treated?

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No cure
Treat symptoms
eg handwarmers for Raynaud’s
PPI for GI symptoms

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