Scleroderma: A Clinical Case Report Esclerodermia: A Propósito de um Caso Clínico

Abstract

Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disease. It is characterized by inflammation and increased vascular reactivity, associated with excessive collagen deposition in tissues, including the skin and internal organs. We present a case of a woman, 41 years old, with multiple appointments with her General Practitioner due to complaints of anxiety and polyarthralgia. Initially this was interpreted as osteoarticular pathology. Subsequent symptoms included dysphagia as well as hand’s paresthesias. Given the absence of orthopedic pathology, she was observed in a rheumatology consultation where, after several tests, she was diagnosed with systemic sclerosis, limited cutaneous form. We want to recall the main clinical manifestations of scleroderma. Although rare, this is a hypothesis that should be considered in women aged 30-40 years with polyarthralgia, dysphagia and skin complaints that are sometimes undervalued.

Received: 11/09/2016 - Accepted: 04/11/2016