Fast Five Quiz: Presentation and Diagnosis of Systemic Sclerosis

Dirk M. Elston, MD

February 04, 2021

Figure 1. Severe SSc-related telangiectasias that typically appears in the later stage.

Major features of SSc include centrally located skin sclerosis that affects the arms, face, and/or neck. Minor features include sclerodactyly, erosions, atrophia of the fingertips, and bilateral lung fibrosis.

Learn more about the physical features of SSc.

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Fast Five Quiz: Presentation and Diagnosis of Systemic Sclerosis

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