Progressive systemic sclerosis (scleroderma). First case report in a Nigerian.
The first case of progressive systemic sclerosis in a Nigerian is described. In addition to the typical features of the disease, the case shows affection of the peripheral nerves, a very rare complication. The latter led to a mistaken diagnosis of leprosy. The reasons for the rarity of this disorder in the indigenous Africans and its differentiating features from leprosy are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000175:diagnosis; D009549:Nigeria; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D012595:Scleroderma, Systemic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis