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  • Rheumatology
  • Radiology

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  • Gastrointestinal (GI) involvement is the most frequent visceral manifestation in systemic sclerosis (SSc).
  • GI symptoms are common in SSc patients, often posing therapeutic challenges.
  • GI involvement in SSc can be asymptomatic initially, leading to later complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the importance of early recognition of GI scleroderma.
  • To highlight the role of diagnostic imaging in managing GI scleroderma.
  • To inform radiologists, physicians, and gastroenterologists about characteristic imaging findings.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical assessment combined with gastrointestinal imaging.
  • Utilizing traditional radiography (plain radiographs, barium studies).
  • Employing advanced imaging techniques: computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound.

Main Results:

  • Gastrointestinal imaging provides accurate evaluation of visceral organ involvement in SSc.
  • Various imaging modalities offer effective means for patient care.
  • Characteristic imaging findings are crucial for diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • Early diagnosis of GI scleroderma is vital for symptomatic control and complication prevention.
  • Radiological investigations are fundamental for evaluating GI involvement in SSc.
  • Awareness of imaging findings is essential for all involved medical professionals.