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Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Alternate Names : CREST Syndrome, Progressive Systemic Sclerosis, Scleroderma
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Prevention
There is no known prevention. Minimize exposure to silica dust and polyvinyl chloride.
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Acute Kidney Failure
• Allergies
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
• Heart Failure
• Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
• Malabsorption
• Raynaud's Phenomenon
Tests & Exams
• Antinuclear Antibody Panel
• Chest X-Ray
• ESR
• Rheumatoid Factor
• Skin Lesion Biopsy
• Urinalysis
Other Topics
• Fingers That Change Color
• Heartburn
• Systemic
• Wheezing
Review Date : 8/6/2003
Reviewed By : Megan E. B. Clowse, M.D., M.P.H., Division of Rheumatology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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