| Linear scleroderma: a response to neurologic injury? Report and literature review. | |
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PMID: 2685298 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 28-year-old white man presented with neurologic symptoms and skin changes. Subsequent evaluation led to the diagnosis of transverse myelitis of the cervical spine (C8) and linear scleroderma. The progression of neurologic abnormalities prompted treatment with corticosteroids. Neurologic symptoms diminished and the progression of linear skin lesions halted. A review of the literature uncovered considerable evidence for underlying abnormalities of the spine and spinal cord in many patents with linear scleroderma and a paucity of immunologic abnormalities characteristic of progressive systemic sclerosis. Patients presenting with new onset linear scleroderma should be evaluated for underlying neurologic causes. |
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Authors:
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B H Littman |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of rheumatology Volume: 16 ISSN: 0315-162X ISO Abbreviation: J. Rheumatol. Publication Date: 1989 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1990-01-11 Completed Date: 1990-01-11 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7501984 Medline TA: J Rheumatol Country: CANADA |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1135-40 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Internal Medicine, Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Humans Male Muscle Hypotonia / etiology Myelitis Myelitis, Transverse / complications*, drug therapy Prednisone / therapeutic use Scleroderma, Localized / drug therapy, etiology*, pathology |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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53-03-2/Prednisone |
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