The articular manifestations of progressive systemic sclerosis (scleroderma).

The articular manifestations of progressive systemic sclerosis (scleroderma).

The articular manifestations of progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS) were studied in 38 patients. Of these, 66% experienced joint pain and 61% had signs of joint inflammation. Limitation of joint movement was seen in 45%. Radiological abnormalities included periarticular osteoporosis (42%), joint space narrowing (34%), and erosions (40%). Erosive disease did not correlate with disease duration,...

Cellular immunity in progressive systemic sclerosis (scleroderma).

Progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS) or scleroderma is a multisystem disease which is usually grouped with other systemic rheumatic or connective tissue disorders. As a class these conditions are believed to result, at least in part, from aberrant immunity (Rodnan, 1971). Previous studies have demonstrated that a significant percentage of affected patients develop a spectrum of autoantibodies, ...

Anesthesia considerations for the patient with progressive systemic sclerosis (scleroderma).

Management of gastrointestinal manifestations in systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)

ISSN 1758-4272 10.2217/IJR.12.56 © 2012 Future Medicine Ltd Int. J. Clin. Rheumatol. (2012) 7(6), 661–673 Gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations are often seen in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), although in previous years it has not received the same emphasis as other organ systems affected by this disease. In the past 5 years there has been a higher emphasis on these manifestations and m...

Scleroderma renal crisis in progressive systemic sclerosis: a case report.

We report a case of progressive systemic sclerosis with scleroderma renal crisis 10 years after onset. The patient (female) had progressive renal dysfunction, hypertension which was difficult to control, and massive gastrointestinal bleeding. An angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (enalapril) could not control her hypertension. Only intravenous nicardipine had a slight effect on her hyperte...