Tag M. Kari Connolly

Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) and Related Disorders

Systemic Sclerosis Synonyms Systemic sclerosis: ▪ Scleroderma ▪ Progressive systemic sclerosis Subtypes of cutaneous involvement: ▪ Diffuse ▪ Limited (includes CREST syndrome) Key features ▪ An uncommon autoimmune connective tissue disease of unknown etiology ▪ Characterized by symmetric hardening of…