Scleroderma Flashcards

1
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Likely cause of death

A

Pulmonary

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2
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Diffuse type

A

Widespread skin
Rapid progression
Early visceral involvement

Anti Scl70 (anti DNA topo)

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3
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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)

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