Open AccessLingual Raynaud's phenomenon in a patient with mixed connective tissue disease
Author(s) -
Gilbert Emily L.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
rheumatology and autoimmunity
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2767-1429
pISSN - 2767-1410
DOI - 10.1002/rai2.12011
Subject(s) - medicine , scleroderma (fungus) , asymptomatic , dermatology , mixed connective tissue disease , disease , rheumatic disease , connective tissue disease , pathology , autoimmune disease , connective tissue , inoculation
Key pointsRaynaud's phenomenon may occur as a primary problem or secondary to an autoimmune disease such as scleroderma, mixed connective tissue disease, SLE, or Sjogren's. Lingual Raynaud's is rare, but it is important to recognize as it is often attributed to autoimmune disease. There is a wide range of symptoms in lingual Raynaud's from asymptomatic to severe, throbbing pain. Meticulous history taking is essential.