Polymyositis And Scleroderma

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inflammatory myositis

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scleroderma (systemic sclerosis)

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1) chronic inflammation b/c autoimmunity, (2) damage to small blood vessels (3) progressive interstitial and perivascular fibrosis in the skin and multiple organs

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raynauds disease

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Dx criteria: episodic vasospastic color change, bilateral, normal pulses, no or minimal grade gangrene, absence of causal disease, symptoms > 2yr

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polymyositis

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inflammatory myopathy characterized by symmetric proximal muscle involvement lack of cutaneous involvement and its occurrence mainly in adults. may be inflammatory involvement of heart, lungs, and blood vessels.

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dermatomyositis

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inflammatory disorder of the skin and skeletal muscle. characterized by an lilac or heliotrope discoloration of the upper eyelids associated with periorbital edema. often w/ scaling erythematous eruption or dusky red patches over the knuckles, elbows, and knees (Grotton lesions). Muscle weakness is slow in onset, bilaterally symmetric, and often accompanied by myalgias. It typically affects the proximal muscles first.

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diffuse scleroderma

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widespread skin involvement @ onset w/ rapid progression and early viscera organl involvement

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CREST

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"C" - calcinosis, calcium deposits under skin on fingers or other areas of body.
"R" - Raynaud's phenomenon,
"E" - Esophageal dysmotility,
"S" - Sclerodactyly, tightening of skin causing the fingers to bend.
"T" is for telangiectasia, dilated vessels on the skin of the fingers, face, or inside of the mouth.

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limited scleroderma

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skin involvement often confined to fingers, forearms, and face. Visceral involvement occurs late; clinical course is relatively benign.