The Potential Effects of Diffuse Scleroderma in a Patient With Cervical Kyphosis.

Authors

Haider Ghumman, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Jeffrey Farooq, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Puya Alikhani

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