Multiple choice

Raynaud's phenomenon is observed in which of the following autoimmune diseases?

  1. Wegener's granulomatosis

  2. Systemic necrotizing vasculitides

  3. Sarcoidosis

  4. Diffuse scleroderma
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Explanation

Diffuse scleroderma can cause musculoskeletal, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, renal and other complications. Raynaud's phenomenon is observed in diffuse scleroderma. Raynaud's phenomenon causes excessive reduced blood flow in response to cold or emotional stress, discolouration of the fingers, toes and occasionally other areas.

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