Limited scleroderma

A localized or systemic chronic and progressive autoimmune disorder characterized by thickening of the skin and the connective tissues. Localized scleroderma affects only the skin. Systemic scleroderma affects internal organs, including the heart, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, and kidneys.

Disease Alternative Name

scleroderma

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Dr. Abhishek Jaybhay

Internal Medicine

young female with gangrene

35f Ho autoimmune haemolytic anaemia 3 y back Direct coombs test,ANA was positive Anti ds dna was negative Presented with rt index finger distal phalanx gangrene with sharp demarcation with severe pain burning at site for 1 months No ho o...See More

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Dr. Akhil Goel

Consultant Rheumatologist, Manipal Hospital, Jaipur

This is undifferentiated connective tissue disease...retake history for raynauds phenomenon... sometimes it can be incomplete meaning only whitish discoloration and not bluish discolouration....check for PAH and ILD....check whether upper l...