A 35-year-old lady complains of dysphagia, Raynaud's phenomenon and her hands show the following appearance. Investigations show positive ANA. The likely diagnosis is <img src=" />: (A) Systemic lupus erythematosus, (B) Systemic sclerosis, (C) Mixed connective tissue disorder, (D) Rheumatoid ahritis
Answer is B. Systemic sclerosisChronic disease characterized by:c/c inflammation, d/t autoimmunityWidespread damage to small blood vesselsProgressive interstitial & perivascular fibrosis in skin & multiple organs