A 35-year-old lady complains of dysphagia, Raynaud’s phenomenon and her hands show the following appearance. Investigations show positive ANA. The likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: Systemic sclerosis
Description: Systemic sclerosisThe chronic disease is characterized by:1.c/c inflammation, d/t autoimmunity2.Widespread damage to small blood vesselsProgressive interstitial & perivascular fibrosis in skin & multiple organsReference: Harrison&;s principles of Internal Medicine; 19th edition
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