Systemic sclerosis sine scleroderma presenting with vitiligo-like depigmentation and interstitial pulmonary fibrosis.
We report a case of systemic sclerosis sine scleroderma in which vitiligo-like depigmentation and early interstitial pulmonary fibrosis predominated. The pigmentary changes occurring in systemic sclerosis are reviewed and the distinctive features of the case discussed.
De Villiers
W J
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Department of Internal Medicine, University of Stellenbosch Medical School, Tygerberg, Republic of South Africa.
Jordaan
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011658:Pulmonary Fibrosis / Q000209:etiology*; D012595:Scleroderma, Systemic / Q000150:complications*; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D014820:Vitiligo / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology