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Ped Rheum Boards
Scleroderma-like Disorders
Question | Answer |
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scleredema | B-hemolytic Strep infection |
scleredema | - Edematous induration - Begins on face, neck, and shoulders - Progresses to thorax and proximal extremities - May have peau d’orange appearance - Spares hands |
scleredema | resolves in 6-12 months |
nephrogenic systemic fibrosis | gadolinium exposure in patients with renal failure |
nephrogenic systemic fibrosis | - Edematous induration leading to progressive fibrosis - Begins on distal hands and feet - Progresses to proximal extremities - May have peau d’orange appearance - Trunk involvement is rare - Spares face and head |
nephrogenic systemic fibrosis | Chronic and progressive (unless patient recovers renal function) |
eosinophilic fasciitis | Excessive physical exercise or trauma |
eosinophilic fasciitis | - Symmetric - Painful - Edematous induration - Begins in extremities, neck, and trunk - May have peau d’orange appearance - Spares hands and feet |
eosinophilic fasciitis | Acute onset. May be long lasting and treatment resistant |
Diabetic cheiroarthropathy | diabetes mellitus |
Diabetic cheiroarthropathy | - Progressive tightening of the skin and soft tissues - Results in contractures of the finger joints in as many as 29% of children with juvenile diabetes mellitus |
Diabetic cheiroarthropathy | Generally irreversible, but passive occupational therapy may improve function |