[A case of systemic sclerosis in childhood complicated by severe digital ulcers]

Pediatr Med Chir. 1984 Sep-Oct;6(5):703-7.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Systemic sclerosis is a diffuse disorder of connective tissue in which there are inflammatory, fibrotic and degenerative changes in the skin and many internal organs. We describe a case of systemic sclerosis type "acrosclerosis" in a six years old child with Raynaud's phenomenon and gastrointestinal involvement. In the course of illness he presented severe digital ulcerations in the hands and in the feet, responsive to a calcium channel blocking agent nifedipine treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Fingers*
  • Foot Dermatoses / complications
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nifedipine / therapeutic use
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use
  • Raynaud Disease / complications*
  • Raynaud Disease / drug therapy
  • Scleroderma, Systemic / complications*
  • Scleroderma, Systemic / diagnosis
  • Scleroderma, Systemic / drug therapy
  • Skin Ulcer / etiology*

Substances

  • Nifedipine
  • Prednisone