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A Visual Guide to Scleroderma and Approach to TreatmentSystemic Sclerosis Mimics

A Visual Guide to Scleroderma and Approach to Treatment: Systemic Sclerosis Mimics [Scleroderma-like or pseudo-scleroderma disorders are a wide group of diseases with various etiologies that lead to skin fibrosis therefore mimicking systemic sclerosis. Although they all have skin thickening in common, the distribution, pattern, and character of the involvement as well as systemic manifestations vary between them. The importance of recognizing these mimics resides in their different prognoses and treatment options. A complete clinical history, detailed physical exam as well as laboratory studies and skin biopsy can help differentiate them.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

A Visual Guide to Scleroderma and Approach to TreatmentSystemic Sclerosis Mimics

Editors: Mayes, Maureen D.
Salazar, Gloria A.; Steen, Virginia D.; Mayes, Maureen D.
Springer Journals — Jun 6, 2014
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Publisher
Springer New York
Copyright
© Springer Science+Business Media New York 2014
ISBN
978-1-4939-0979-7
Pages
97 –109
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4939-0980-3_9
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Abstract

[Scleroderma-like or pseudo-scleroderma disorders are a wide group of diseases with various etiologies that lead to skin fibrosis therefore mimicking systemic sclerosis. Although they all have skin thickening in common, the distribution, pattern, and character of the involvement as well as systemic manifestations vary between them. The importance of recognizing these mimics resides in their different prognoses and treatment options. A complete clinical history, detailed physical exam as well as laboratory studies and skin biopsy can help differentiate them.]

Published: Jun 6, 2014

Keywords: Fibrosing disorders; Scleroderma mimics; Pseudo-scleroderma; Scleroderma-like; Systemic sclerosis

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