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Imaging Features of Systemic Sclerosis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease
Published on: June 16, 2020
[Diffuse hyperpigmentation in systemic sclerosis]
Sven-Niklas Burmann1, Johanna Matull1, Frank Oellig2
1Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Helios St. Elisabeth Klinik Oberhausen, Universität Witten/Herdecke, Josefstr. 3, 46045, Oberhausen, Deutschland.
Abstract:
Pigment disorders are commonly observed in patients with systemic sclerosis. They can occur in up to 50% of those affected and include both hypo- and diffuse hyperpigmentation. The latter can be an indicator of vascular involvement and suggest a severe course of the disease. We report on the case of a patient with diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis who, in addition to severe vascular complications including digital ulcerations, necrosis, and autoamputations, developed diffuse hyperpigmentation.
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