Table 1. Core manifestations in ILD patients to diagnose underlying CTD66.
Organ | Manifestations to check |
---|---|
Peripheral circulation | Raynaud phenomenon |
Skin | Sclerodactyly (Figure 1C) |
Digital ulcerations or scars | |
Telangiectasia (Figure 1D, E) | |
Gottron's sign | |
Heliotrope rash around the eyes | |
Heliotrope rash in the neck, upper chest and shoulder area (Figure 1F) | |
Photosensitivity | |
Mechanics' hands | |
Joint | Joint pain, joint swelling |
Morning stiffness (over 60 minutes) | |
Muscle | Muscle aches, muscle weakness |
Mouth and eye | Dry mouth, dry eye (Sicca syndrome) |
ILD: interstitial lung disease; CTD: connective tissue disease.