Question

which of the following are a change that can occur in the hands with systemic sclerosis? marginal erosions sclerosis of the phalanges pencil - in - cup deformity tapering of the finger tip

Explanation:

Systemic sclerosis can cause sclerosis of the phalanges. Marginal erosions are more typical in inflammatory - arthropathies like rheumatoid arthritis. Pencil - in - cup deformity is seen in psoriatic arthritis. Tapering of the finger tip can be due to other causes like Raynaud's phenomenon in isolation. Sclerosis of the phalanges is a change associated with systemic sclerosis in the hands.

Answer:

sclerosis of the phalanges