Overview
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Explore a comprehensive 15-minute video on scleroderma diagnosis and management, building upon previous discussions of pathogenesis and clinical features of systemic sclerosis (SSc). Delve into the differences between diffuse and limited forms, initial clinical findings, and organ-specific manifestations affecting the skin, lungs, and joints. Learn about essential clinical tests, laboratory results, and serum antibodies crucial for diagnosis. Understand the differential diagnosis process and discover effective management strategies for scleroderma, including treatments for pulmonary hypertension and lifestyle modifications. Gain insights into symptomatic treatments and review key concepts through a question of the day, enhancing your understanding of this complex autoimmune condition.
Syllabus
Intro
Diffuse vs Limited
Clinical Features
Initial Finding
Skin
Lungs
Clinical Tests
Lab Results
Serum Antibodies
Anticentromere Antibodies
Joints
Normal fluid
Clarity
Differential Diagnosis
Managing Scleroderma
Pulmonary Hypertension
How sultanafil works
Lifestyle modification
symptomatic treatment
review
QOTD
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Outro
Taught by
Medicosis Perfectionalis