Predicting Progression in Scleroderma, Laura Hummers, M.D.,Sc.M.

Scleroderma is a widely heterogeneous disease with only subsets of patients who develop some of the major organ complications. In this session, we will review how you and your physician can better predict your disease course and how we use screening tools to monitor disease. Laura Hummers, M.D.,Sc.M. 2021 National scleroderma Conference

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That’s very informative and easy to understand. Thank you so much!

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Enjoyed presentation. Educational

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Thank you. That was great! So clear and informative.

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Have you ever heard of any cases of limited systemic sclerosis (CREST) being aggravated by physical trauma, such as a fall? I fell backward onto both hands and fractured my left pinky. In the following 2-3 weeks, the tip of the fractured finger developed painful, thickened skin, like a callus, which I couldn't figure out. Over 2 months, several other fingers on both hands developed swelling, Raynauds, and ulcers (right index finger severe to almost gangrene). In 3 months I was diagnosed with limited cutaneous sclerosis, after never having these issues before the fall. My doctor thinks it was due to infection, as I was recovering from the respiratory infection I had around the time of the fall. Any thoughts would be appreciated!

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