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Iqbal S, Bell D, Scleroedema of Buschke. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 09 May 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-87782
Scleroedema of Buschke, also known as scleroedema diabeticorum, is a dermal complication of diabetes mellitus, streptococcus infections and monoclonal gammopathies 1-3.
Risk factors
Risk factors for scleroedema of Buschke are 3-6:
- prolonged duration of diabetes mellitus
- obesity
- chronic insulin dependence
The cardinal soft tissue changes are hardening and thickening of the dermis in the region of the shoulder, back and region of the neck.
Breathing difficulties and shoulder movement impairment may occur due to limitations imposed by these soft tissue changes.
Scleroedema of Buschke is characterised by non-pitting swelling and thickening of skin secondary to the deposition of collagen and amino glycans in the dermis 2,3,5.
Treatment and prognosis
Phototherapy, physiotherapy, corticosteroids, antibiotics, intravenous immunoglobulin and tight glycaemic control are the main treatment options. Partial remission of the disease is documented in most of the cases 6.
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