Systemic Sclerosis Flashcards
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Anti Centromere Antibodies is associated with
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Systemic Sclerosis
2
Q
Other features of CREST syndrome may be present, namely Calcinosis, Raynaud’s phenomenon, oEsophageal dysmotility, Sclerodactyly, Telangiectasia
As well as oesophageal dysmotility the lower oesophageal sphincter (LES) pressure is decreased. This contrasts to achalasia where the LES pressure is increased
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Other features of CREST syndrome may be present, namely Calcinosis, Raynaud’s phenomenon, oEsophageal dysmotility, Sclerodactyly, Telangiectasia
As well as oesophageal dysmotility the lower oesophageal sphincter (LES) pressure is decreased. This contrasts to achalasia where the LES pressure is increased
3
Q
Systemic Sclerosis cause dysphagia?
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It can!
