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Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Limited - CREST:
 • Calcinosis
 • Raynaud phenomenon
 • Esophageal dysmotility
 • Sclerodactyly
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Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma ... 10% - 15% • Scleroderma ... renal crisis ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #rheumatology
Management of Scleroderma Renal Crisis

#Scleroderma #Renal #Crisis #Management #Algorithm #Rheumatology
Management of Scleroderma ... Renal Crisis ... #Scleroderma #Renal ... #Crisis #Management ... #Algorithm #Rheumatology
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Multi-system autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy and progressive fibrosis of skin and internal organs
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skin thickening Signs ... : scleroderma renal ... crisis (SRC) ... #SSc #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #signs
Scleroderma Renal Crisis (SRC)

Clinical Presentation of Scleroderma Renal Crisis:
1) Acute kidney injury
2) Abrupt onset of hypertension
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Scleroderma Renal ... Renal Crisis: ... of arteries Management ... #Renal #Crisis ... #rheumatology #nephrology
Scleroderma Renal Crisis - Diagnosis and management

Diaqnosis
 • De novo arterial hypertension of normotensive form +++
Scleroderma Renal ... Crisis - Diagnosis ... creatinine >50% • Signs ... nephrologist • Renal ... #nephrology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
pulmonary and renal ... purpura: Strong sign ... tenderness - decreased pulsation ... affects the skin, neurologic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Rheumatology