Sine scleroderma

Overview

Scleroderma sine scleroderma: A very rare condition where the organ involvement normally associated with scleroderma is present but there are none of the characteristic skin symptoms. The degree of organ involvement is variable.

Symptoms

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Scleroderma sine scleroderma includes the 6 symptoms listed below:

  • Esophagitis
  • Malabsorption
  • Pseudo-obstruction
  • Kidney failure
  • Heart arrhythmia
  • Interstitial lung disease

Note that Scleroderma sine scleroderma symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Scleroderma sine scleroderma signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.

Causes

The cause of scleroderma is unknown. Known risk factors include exposure to silica dust and polyvinyl chloride. Scleroderma affects more females than men, especially between ages 30 and 50. Approximately 30% of patients with scleroderma die within 5 years of onset. Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms:heart arrhythmia, kidney failure, malabsorption.

Diagnosis

The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Scleroderma sine scleroderma. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Scleroderma sine scleroderma has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Scleroderma sine scleroderma signs or Scleroderma sine scleroderma symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Scleroderma sine scleroderma may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Scleroderma sine scleroderma symptoms.