The addition of
Raynaud's phenomenon and nail fold capillary microscopy and systemic sclerosis selective antibodies as additional minor criteria improve the sensitivity of these criteria.5 This study intended to explore the cutaneous and systemic features of patients of SSc in the East-central part of India.
However, its use in severe
Raynaud's phenomenon is a recent therapeutic possibility (12).
The pale appearance of the fingers was considered to be due to
Raynaud's phenomenon (Figure 1).
Raynaud's phenomenon may be the initial manifestation of systemic sclerosis.
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Raynaud's phenomenon with trophic abnormalities in digits, is frequently seen in MCTD and represents the initial manifestation of the disease.
Secondary
Raynaud's phenomenon is usually associated with autoimmune conditions, which is when the body's immune system attacks healthy tissue.
Pregnancy outcomes in females diagnosed with SLE before and after pregnancy were compared, and the associations with lupus nephritis, positive anti-Ro/SSA antibody, positive La/SSB antibody, C3 and C4, high blood pressure, positive aCL antibody,
Raynaud's phenomenon, and lupus recurrence were evaluated.
To the Editor: A 65-year-old woman with calcinosis,
Raynaud's phenomenon, esophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia (CREST) syndrome was admitted to hospital because of progressive dyspnea on exertion for about 1 year.
Purpose: The aim of the study was the assessment of the influence of MLS laser therapy on morphological changes in nailfold videocapillaroscopy (NVC), clinical features, and the serum NO level in patients with primary and secondary
Raynaud's phenomenon (RP).
Raynaud's phenomenon, where there is an exaggerated vasoconstriction of peripheral blood vessels, can precede the diagnosis for manyyears [1].
Here we describe a case of bilateral brachial artery disease presenting with features of
Raynaud's phenomenon which was successfully treated with angioplasty and stenting.