Title: Systemic Connective Tissue Disease and Fibromyalgia Flashcards | Quizlet
Headings: Systemic Connective Tissue Disease and Fibromyalgia
Systemic Connective Tissue Disease and Fibromyalgia
STUDY

Content: Diffuse
How many pts have Limited form of Scleroderma? What is it? 80% of pts with scleroderma have this form
Hardening of the skin is liminited to the face and hands
Prognosis of Liminited Scleroderma? Better prognosis due to minimal organ involvement
How do you remember the LIminited form? CREST syndrome
What is CREST syndrome? C-Calcinosis-calcium deposits in the skin
R-Raynaud's phenomenon-spasm of blood vessels in respose to cold or stress
E-Esophageal dysfunction-acid reflux and decrese in motility of esophagus (STUCK sensation below sternum)
S-Sclerodactyly-thickening and tightening of the skin on the fingers and hands
T-Telangiectasias-dilation of capillaries causing red marks on surface of skin (face)
What is diffuse form? How many pts %? What differentiates it? 20% of pts with scleroderma
Organ involvement can be significant and lead to a poor outcome
What is usually the initial manifestation in both limited and diffuse scleroderma? Raynaud phenomenon: