What Is Systemic Scleroderma?
7. How Is Systemic Scleroderma Diagnosed?
Systemic scleroderma is a disease of many forms. Diagnosing the condition is challenging and often involves a thorough physical exam. A doctor may perform a series of blood tests to check for elevated antibody levels, which may suggest an immune system response. If hard patches of skin are present, a physician may want to take a small sample to examine in a laboratory.
Beyond the standard tests and biopsies, a doctor may want to perform a series of imaging and organ-function tests to determine the health of vital organs.
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