Reynolds Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Related Conditions

Reynolds syndrome is a rare condition that may affect the skin and the liver. It has similarities with other conditions such scleroderma and may accompany conditions such as Raynaud's phenomenon.

History

• Reynolds syndrome was first described by Dr. Telfer B. Reynolds in 1971. The syndrome is named after Reynolds.

Significance

• Reynolds syndrome is classified as a rare disease. A disease is considered rare when it affects one person out of every 2,000 people.

Features

• Reynolds syndrome is a condition that is characterized by cirrhosis of the liver and hardened skin (scleroderma).

Effects

• Reynolds syndrome may affect the esophagus' functioning and cause problems such as calcinosis cutis, which is the formation of calcium deposits under the skin, and telangiectasias, which occurs when a group of blood cells enlarge and cause the appearance of red spots on the skin.

Related Conditions

• Some people with Reynolds syndrome may also have Raynaud's phenomenon. This condition caused blood vessels to constrict abnormally causing skin color changes.