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Farooq S, Sharma R, Collins E, et al. Scleroderma (musculoskeletal manifestations). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 20 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-9854
Musculoskeletal manifestations of scleroderma are common and variable.
For a general discussion of scleroderma, please refer to the parent article: scleroderma .
Plain radiograph Imaging findings demonstrate bone and soft tissue changes 2-4 . The hands are the most common site of involvement.
Osseous findings Soft tissue findings Less common musculoskeletal findings
rib resorption (bilateral superior rib notching, predominantly along posterior surface), mandibular angle resorption (+/- loss of lamina dura), radius and ulna resorption
terminal phalangeal sclerosis
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