MRCPI Bedside

# 23 Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma), CREST, and Raynaud's šŸ™Œāž”ļøāšŖšŸ”µšŸ”“


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In this episode we are joined again by Rheumatology Specialist Registrar Dr Aine Connerton to discuss Systemic Sclerosis (scleroderma) as a potential station in the Irish MRCPI Part II clinical exam.

We discuss the approach the distinctions between systemic sclerosis or scleroderma, CREST, and Raynaud's Syndrome, physical findings, a differential diagnosis, investigations and management. We then go on to briefly talk through some potential follow-up questions.

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Consultant supervisor Professor Declan Byrne, consultant physician St James's Hospital, Dublin


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MRCPI BedsideBy Dr Christine Condon and Dr Harry Economos