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The Potential Effects of Diffuse Scleroderma in a Patient With Cervical Kyphosis.
Publication/Presentation Date
7-1-2024
Abstract
Scleroderma is a complex autoimmune disorder that primarily affects the connective tissue. Its key pathogenesis comprises vascular abnormalities, autoimmunity, and tissue fibrosis. While the exact etiology of the disease is unclear, patients may exhibit a wide array of symptoms. Scleroderma can rarely induce systemic effects that alter normal cervical spine anatomy. The effects on the cervical spine may be mediated through autoimmune phenomena or dystrophic calcinosis along the vertebral column. We discuss a rare case involving a 60-year-old female with a four-month history of scleroderma, who presented with cervical kyphosis, neck pain, impaired ambulation, dysphagia, edema, and reduced range of motion.
Volume
16
Issue
7
First Page
64236
Last Page
64236
ISSN
2168-8184
Published In/Presented At
Ghumman, Haider et al. “The Potential Effects of Diffuse Scleroderma in a Patient With Cervical Kyphosis.” Cureus vol. 16,7 e64236. 10 Jul. 2024, doi:10.7759/cureus.64236
Disciplines
Medical Education | Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
39130888
Department(s)
USF-LVHN SELECT Program, USF-LVHN SELECT Program Students
Document Type
Article