Manifestations of scleroderma pulmonary disease

Clin Chest Med. 1998 Dec;19(4):713-31, viii-ix. doi: 10.1016/s0272-5231(05)70112-x.

Abstract

Scleroderma is a multisystem disease of unknown cause characterized by synthesis and deposition of excessive extracellular matrix and vascular anti-GBM antibodies, leading to pulmonary hemorrhage and glomerulonephritis with rapidly progressive renal insufficiency. Recent advances in the understanding of disease pathogenesis and diagnosis and treatment have significantly improved our ability to recognize the syndrome, distinguish it from other similar disorders, and offer successful treatment. This article focuses on the pathogenetic features, clinical manifestations, diagnostic strategies, and therapeutic principles of anti-GBM disease.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Pulmonary / etiology*
  • Lung Diseases, Interstitial / etiology*
  • Scleroderma, Systemic / complications*
  • Scleroderma, Systemic / immunology