Scleroderma Flashcards
1
Q
Likely cause of death
A
Pulmonary
2
Q
Diffuse type
A
Widespread skin
Rapid progression
Early visceral involvement
Anti Scl70 (anti DNA topo)
3
Q
CREST type
A
Calcinosis Raynaud Esophgeal dysmotility Sclerodactyly Telacngiectasia
Limited skin involvement
Most confined to finger and face
More benign
Associated anti-centromere Ab
(C for CREST)