Imaging of scleroderma

Area of Science:

• Radiology
• Autoimmune Diseases
• Systemic Sclerosis Imaging

Background:

• Systemic sclerosis is a rare autoimmune disorder affecting multiple organ systems.
• Accurate diagnosis and treatment guidance rely on understanding its diverse imaging features.
• This review focuses on the radiological manifestations of systemic sclerosis.

Purpose of the Study:

• To comprehensively review the common and rare imaging features of systemic sclerosis.
• To cover imaging findings in skin, musculoskeletal, pulmonary, cardiac, gastrointestinal, renal, and oral systems.
• To discuss conventional and advanced imaging modalities for systemic sclerosis.

Main Methods:

• Review of common and rare imaging features in systemic sclerosis.
• Discussion of conventional radiography, CT chest, echocardiography, enterography, scintigraphy, and dental imaging.
• Exploration of emerging roles for ultrasonography and MRI in musculoskeletal and cardiac assessment.

Main Results:

• Detailed review of imaging findings across multiple organ systems affected by systemic sclerosis.
• Inclusion of both conventional and advanced imaging techniques.
• Emphasis on the diagnostic and therapeutic implications of identified imaging features.

Conclusions:

• Understanding systemic sclerosis imaging features is crucial for diagnosis and management.
• A wide range of imaging modalities are employed to evaluate affected organ systems.
• Emerging technologies like ultrasonography and MRI offer new insights into musculoskeletal and cardiac involvement.