Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Scleroderma
- relatively rare, cause unknown,
prognosis not optimistic
- edema initially (taut, smooth & shiny
skin), then elasticity & movement
loss, eventual tissue degeneration
and fx loss (occurs in all body
systems, organs, blood vessels)
- CREST - Calcinosis, Raynaud's
phenomenon (discolored
fingers/toes from excessive decr
blood flow), Esophageal
hardening/dysfx, Sclerodactyly,
Telangiectasia (capillary dilation
forms vascular lesion)
- treatment/meds - Ca channel
blockers and anitHTN meds help
Raynaud's, antiinfl. meds