Scleroderma Flashcards
1
Q
What is scleroderma
A
thickening of skin through collagen deposition
2
Q
What is the pneumonic for limited scleroderma
A
Calcinosis Raynaud's Esophageal dysmotility Sclerodactyly Telangiectasia
3
Q
what are the types of scleroderma
A
Limited Scleroderma
Diffuse Scleroderma/Progressive Systemic Sclerosis
4
Q
where does diffuse scleroderma usually occur
A
face
hands
wrist
5
Q
What are antibodies for schleroderma
A
DS/PSS = Scl-70 LS = Centromere
6
Q
What are scleroderma manifestations
A
Raynaud's ILD Pulmonary HTN Renal Upper/Lower GI Musculoskeletal
7
Q
What are scleroderma signs
A
shiny skin facial changes telangectasias calcinosis pulmonary fibrosis
8
Q
What are scleroderma txt
A
PT OT supportive mgmt of involved organs Hydroxychloroquine metrhotrexate cyclophophamide prostacyclin
