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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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Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma ... 3 Subtypes of Scleroderma ... Sclerosis sine scleroderma ... telangiectasias, poikiloderma ... HTN) • Renal: scleroderma
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Limited - CREST:
 • Calcinosis
 • Raynaud phenomenon
 • Esophageal dysmotility
 • Sclerodactyly
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Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma ... 10% - 15% • Scleroderma ... Systemic #Sclerosis #Scleroderma
ANA Patterns and Associated Rheumatic Diseases:
 • Homogeneous: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Mixed connective tissue disease
Systemic sclerosis or scleroderma ... systemic sclerosis/scleroderma ... systemic sclerosis/scleroderma ... Systemic sclerosis/scleroderma
Sclerodactyly: Diffuse thickening of the skin on the hands, in this case due to Scleroderma. 
Note
this case due to Scleroderma ... Sclerodactyly #Scleroderma
Scleroderma Like Conditions - Differential Diagnosis
Eosinophilic Fasciitis:
 - Orange peel induration (peau d'orange) of proximal extremities
Scleroderma Like ... reduced incidence Scleredema ... - Can produce scleroderma-like ... Chiefs @jmcchiefs #Scleroderma
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
Systemic sclerosis or scleroderma ... systemic sclerosis/scleroderma ... systemic sclerosis/scleroderma ... Systemic sclerosis/scleroderma ... Systemic Sclerosis (scleroderma
Skin Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

Rash
	• Human parvovirus B19 infection

Malar rash
	• SLE
	• Human parvovirus B19 infection
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Telangiectasia • Scleroderma ... Thickened skin • Scleroderma
Cutaneous and Systemic Findings in Dermatomyositis
Cutaneous Findings:
 - Heliotrope sign and edema
 - Nail-fold changes
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Photodistributed eruption - Poikiloderma
Oral Antihypertensive Medications - Selection by Comorbidities
Comorbidities: 
 • Stable Angina, HFpEF, HFrEF, AFib, TAA/Marfan, Aortic
Withdrawal, PAD, Scleroderma
ILD of Known Cause - Differential Diagnosis
Exposure:
 • Occupational: Asbestosis, Silicosis, Hypersensitivity, Pneumonitis
 • Treatment Related:
Tissue Disease: RA, Scleroderma