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Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Multi-system autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy and progressive fibrosis of skin and internal organs
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thickening, distal to elbows ... and knees • Diffuse ... (DcSSc; diffuse ... calcinosis • Pulmonary ... : ILD (interstitial
Diffuse Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
 - Pulmonary Fibrosis -> Crackles, Abnormal CXR
 - Pulmonary Hypertension, Right Heart
Sclerosis (Scleroderma ... Crackles, Abnormal CXR ... - Finger/hand/elbow ... #SystemicSclerosis ... pathophysiology #signs #symptoms
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
suspected) - CT ... chest; CT abdomen ... allopurinol 300 mg BID ... interventional radiology ... renal failure, pulmonary