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Connective tissue diseases

M L Turner1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, George Washington University Medical School, Washington, DC.

Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
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This review covers lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, and scleroderma, focusing on their skin symptoms and surgical management opportunities. It highlights the interface between plastic surgery and dermatology for these connective tissue diseases.

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Area of Science:

  • Connective tissue diseases
  • Dermatology
  • Plastic surgery

Background:

  • Classic connective tissue diseases include lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, and scleroderma.
  • These diseases present complex challenges in pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an interface between plastic surgery and dermatology regarding connective tissue diseases.
  • To emphasize the cutaneous manifestations of lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, and scleroderma.
  • To identify opportunities for surgical intervention in managing associated problems.

Main Methods:

  • Review of pathogenesis, clinical picture, laboratory diagnosis, and management.
  • Emphasis on shared and pathognomonic cutaneous manifestations.

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  • Exploration of surgical management options.

    • Main Results:

    • Detailed description of lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, and scleroderma.
    • Highlighting of specific skin symptoms relevant to plastic surgery and dermatology.
    • Identification of potential surgical interventions for disease-related issues.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding cutaneous manifestations is crucial for managing these diseases.
    • Plastic surgery and dermatology collaboration can improve patient outcomes.
    • Surgical management offers viable solutions for certain complications.