Systemic sclerosis – metamorphosis of a life

Abstract

Systemic sclerosis is a complex autoimmune disorder marked by heterogeneous clinical manifestations and variable disease course. We present the case of a patient with diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis with anti-PM/Scl antibodies and associated calcinosis cutis. Currently, there is no uniformly effective therapy for calcinosis, but in the present case study combined therapy (calcium channel blocker, colchicine, bisphosphonate and minocycline) showed a good outcome with significant clinical improvement. Calcinosis in patients with systemic sclerosis is relatively common and it represents a challenge that requires appropriate management.