Chest CT Appearances

Scleroderma CT Findings

• Areas of ground glass attenuation
• Poorly defined subpleural nodules
• Reticular pattern of attenuation
• Traction bronchiectasis
• Honeycombing

Other Information About Scleroderma

Etiology:

• Unknown

Epidemiology:

• Strong female predominance
• Onset generally after 25 years of age

Presentation:

• Hardening and tightening of skin
• Raynaud’s phenomenon (digitals feeling painful/numb and turning different colors)
• Heartburn
• Changes in bowel habits

Prognosis:

• Generally good