limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis

GPTKB entity

Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf autoimmune disease
subtype of systemic sclerosis
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs lcSSc
limited scleroderma
gptkbp:associatedWith pulmonary arterial hypertension
CREST syndrome
gptkbp:characterizedBy gptkb:Raynaud's_phenomenon
telangiectasia
calcinosis
esophageal dysmotility
anticentromere antibody
sclerodactyly
skin thickening distal to elbows and knees
gptkbp:complication pulmonary hypertension
digital ulcers
calcinosis cutis
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:nailfold_capillaroscopy
clinical examination
autoantibody testing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis
gptkbp:lessLikelyToAffect internal organs compared to diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis
gptkbp:onset adulthood
gptkbp:parent gptkb:systemic_sclerosis
gptkbp:prevalence more common in women
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:proton_pump_inhibitors
immunosuppressive therapy
vasodilators
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:systemic_sclerosis
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7