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Calcific constructive pericarditis: a rare complication of CREST syndrome
1Division of Rheumatology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL 60153, USA.
Arthritis and Rheumatism
|February 1, 1996
Summary
A rare complication of limited cutaneous scleroderma, calcific constrictive pericarditis, is described in a patient. This previously unreported cardiac manifestation highlights potential systemic effects of scleroderma.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Rheumatology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Limited cutaneous scleroderma is an autoimmune condition affecting the skin.
- Cardiac involvement in scleroderma can include various complications.
- Constrictive pericarditis is a serious cardiac condition characterized by impaired diastolic filling.
Observation:
- A case report detailing a patient with limited cutaneous scleroderma.
- The patient presented with the development of calcific constrictive pericarditis.
- This specific cardiac complication has not been previously documented in association with limited cutaneous scleroderma.
Findings:
- Calcific constrictive pericarditis is a novel complication of limited cutaneous scleroderma.
- The findings suggest a potential, previously unrecognized pathway for cardiac manifestation in this autoimmune disease.
- This case expands the spectrum of known scleroderma-related cardiac issues.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of cardiac monitoring in patients with limited cutaneous scleroderma.
- Suggests a need for further research into the pathogenesis of scleroderma-related cardiac complications.
- Informs clinical practice regarding the potential for diverse systemic manifestations in scleroderma.