A 21-year-old woman presents with digital color changes in response to cold stimulation. Physical examination and laboratory data, including an autoimmune disease screen, are normal. She should be advised that:
A. Her condition is characteristic of vasospastic Raynaud’s syndrome and, while she may be at a slightly higher risk for developing a connective tissue disease in the future, there is no evidence of one currently.
B. Her problem with her fingers will get progressively worse and she will eventually lose fingers.
C. She has scleroderma, which will manifest itself at a later date.
D. Her problem is “all in her head.”
Answer:A
A 21-year-old woman presents with digital color changes in response to cold stimulation. Physical examination and laboratory data, including an autoimmune disease screen, are normal. She should be advised that:
A. Her condition is characteristic of vasospastic Raynaud’s syndrome and, while she may be at a slightly higher risk for developing a connective tissue disease in the future, there is no evidence of one currently. B. Her problem with her fingers will get progressively worse and she will eventually lose fingers. C. She has scleroderma, which will manifest itself at a later date. D. Her problem is “all in her head.”