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Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)

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CREST syndrome
CREST syndrome
Raynaud's phenomenon
Raynaud's phenomenon
Sclerodactly
Sclerodactyly
Telangiectasia
Telangiectasia
Alternative Names

CREST syndrome; Progressive systemic sclerosis; Scleroderma


Prevention

There is no known prevention. Minimize exposure to silica dust and polyvinyl chloride.


Review Date: 04/20/2005
Reviewed By: Stanford Peng, M.D., Ph.D., Division of Rheumatology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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