SystemManifestationHistory and physical examination findings
CardiovascularAbnormal cardiac conduction
Congestive heart failureEdema, extra heart sound (S3)
Diastolic dysfunction (secondary to left ventricular fibrosis)
Pericardial effusion
Digital ischemic changesAbnormal capillaries on the nail fold
Acro-osteolysis
Digital pitting or ulceration
Pterygium inversus unguis (i.e., distal nail bed adherence to the ventral surface of the nail plate)
Raynaud phenomenonColor changes in the fingers precipitated by exposure to cold Temperature or emotional stress: white (vasospasm), blue-purple (ischemia), and red (hyperemia)
GastrointestinalBacterial overgrowthAnemia
Barrett esophagus or strictures
Gastric antral vascular ectasia (watermelon stomach)Anemia
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Gastroesophageal reflux diseaseChronic cough
Dental erosions
Dysphagia
Halitosis
Pharyngitis
Intestinal malabsorptionWasting, diarrhea
Pseudo-obstructionObstructive symptoms
GenitourinarySexual dysfunctionDyspareunia, impotence
MusculoskeletalFlexion contracturesPrayer or steeple sign (inability to directly bring hands together because fingers will not fully extend)
Muscle atrophy (secondary to myositis [overlap syndrome] or deconditioning)Weakness
Puffy handsDiffusely swollen hands without synovitis
Inability to make a tight fist
Tendon friction rubsPalpable or audible rubs with active flexion or extension of fingers, wrists, knees, or ankles
PulmonaryInterstitial lung diseaseBasilar, course crackles
Cough
Dyspnea on exertion
Pulmonary arterial hypertensionDyspnea on exertion
Extra heart sound (right-sided S3)
Fixed splitting of S2
Right ventricular heave
Syncope
RenalRenal crisisAbnormal funduscopy examination findings
Hypertension
Schistocytes on peripheral smear
SkinCalcinosisCalcium deposits along extensor tendons and on digits
Hyper- or hypopigmentationTanned skin on sun-exposed and unexposed areas or loss of pigmentation
PruritusExcoriations, scabbing
TelangiectasiasMatte-like vascular abnormalities that blanche on palpation
Thickened skinReduced oral aperture
Sclerodactyly
Tight skin