Scleroderma Flashcards
1
Q
What condition has 4 subtypes that are CREST syndrome, diffuse systemic sclerosis, mixed connective tissue disease, and scleroderma secondary to xenobioticimmunotoxicity?
A
Scleroderma
2
Q
What does CREST syndrome stand for?
A
Calcinosis Raynauds phenomenon Esophageal dysmotility Sclerodactyly Telangiectasia
3
Q
Which subtype has Systemic fibrosis, degeneration of skin, may rapidly progress and be fatal?
A
Diffuse systemic sclerosis
4
Q
Which subtype is a combination of scleroderma and another auto-immune disease?
A
Mixed connective tissue disease
5
Q
What is a chemical which is found in an organism but which is not normally produced or expected to be present in it?
A
Xenobiotic
6
Q
Who is more at risk of acquired Scleroderma?
A
20-40 year old Females
7
Q
What is Swelling and thickening of fingers known as?
A
Sclerodactyly
