Systemic sclerosis is a rare autoimmune condition that affects a variety of organ systems. Knowledge of the imaging features in this patient population is essential in facilitating accurate diagnosis and guiding treatment. Common and rare imaging features of systemic sclerosis are reviewed in this article. Skin, musculoskeletal, pulmonary, cardiac, gastrointestinal, renal, and oral imaging are discussed. Conventional radiography, computed tomography of the chest, echocardiography, enterography, scintigraphy, and panorex dental imaging are reviewed. In addition, the evolving applications of ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging to evaluate the musculoskeletal and cardiac features of systemic sclerosis are discussed.
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Systemic sclerosis is a rare autoimmune condition that can affect any organ system.
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Familiarity with skin, musculoskeletal, pulmonary, cardiac, gastrointestinal, renal, and oral imaging features in systemic sclerosis is vital for diagnosis and management of these complex patients.
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Conventional radiography, CT of the chest, echocardiography, enterography, and panorex dental imaging are commonly performed in patients with systemic sclerosis.
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Applications of ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging for musculoskeletal and cardiac evaluation in systemic sclerosis are evolving.
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