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Scleroderma with bilateral synovial fistulae.
K D Pile1, N S Gendi, A G Mowat
1Department of Rheumatology, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Headington, Oxford, England.
The Journal of Rheumatology
|July 1, 1992
Summary
This case study highlights synovial fistulae in an elderly patient with rapidly progressive systemic sclerosis. The findings emphasize the importance of recognizing this rare complication in scleroderma patients.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Orthopedics
- Dermatology
Background:
- Systemic sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by ত্বক thickening and fibrosis.
- Synovial fistulae are abnormal connections between a joint and another structure, such as the skin or another joint.
Observation:
- An elderly male patient with rapidly progressive systemic sclerosis developed synovial fistulae.
- The development of fistulae was a notable complication in this patient's presentation.
Findings:
- The case illustrates a rare manifestation of systemic sclerosis.
- Literature review on synovial fistulae in the context of scleroderma was performed.
Implications:
- Early recognition and management of synovial fistulae are crucial in patients with systemic sclerosis.
- This case contributes to understanding the diverse clinical spectrum of scleroderma.