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1
Q

What antibodies are involved in scleroderma?

A

Anti-scl-70

Anti-centromere

2
Q

What are the 2 types of scleroderma?

A

Limited

Diffuse

3
Q

Which antibody causes limited scleroderma?

A

Anti-centromere

4
Q

Which antibody causes diffuse scleroderma?

A

Anti-scl-70

5
Q

What is deposited in scleroderma?

A

Calcium –> calcinosis

6
Q

What is the syndrome of scleroderma

A

CREST syndrome

7
Q

What does CREST syndrome stand for?

A
Calcinosis
Raynauds
Eosophagitis
Sclerodactyl
Telangiectasia
8
Q

What is sclerdactyl?

A

Swelling of the fingers

9
Q

What are the symptoms of limited (anti-scl-70) scleroderma?

A

Heartburn
Raynauds
Sclerodactyl

10
Q

What are the symptoms of diffuse scleroderma?

A
Internal organs affected
Joint pain
Itchy rash
Weight loss
Fatigue
11
Q

What type of rash is seen in diffuse scleroderma?

A

Morphodiscoloured itchy patches

12
Q

Complication of diffuse?

A

Interstitial lung disease

Renal crisis

13
Q

Treatment?

A

Immune suppression