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. 2019 May 31;82(4):285–297. doi: 10.4046/trd.2019.0009

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.