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Scleroderma - hand manifestations

Case contributed by Wael Nemattalla
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Hand pain and swelling.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male

Soft tissue calcification and acro-osteolysis in keeping with scleroderma. 

Soft tissue calcification is noted. 

Case Discussion

Note acro-osteolysis and globular soft tissue calcification characteristic of progressive systemic sclerosis.

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