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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]

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Synonyms and keywords: Systemic sclerosis

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Overview

Epidemiology

Pathophysiology

Etiology

Types of Scleroderma

Diagnosis

In 1980 the American College of Rheumatology agreed upon diagnostic criteria for scleroderma.^[1]

Diffuse scleroderma can cause musculoskeletal, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, renal and other complications.^[2]Patients with larger amounts of cutaneous involvement are more likely to have involvement of the internal tissues and organs.

Cardiovascular Symptoms

Skin Symptoms

Musculoskeletal System Related Symptoms

Respiratory System Symptoms

Gastrointestinal System Related Symptoms

Renal Symptoms

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References

↑ "Preliminary criteria for the classification of systemic sclerosis (scleroderma). Subcommittee for scleroderma criteria of the American Rheumatism Association Diagnostic and Therapeutic Criteria Committee". Arthritis Rheum. 23 (5): 581–90. PMID 7378088. Text "year:1980 " ignored (help) Available online at "Criteria for the Classification of Systemic Sclerosis 1980". Text " accessdate:5 August 2007" ignored (help)
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[1] "Preliminary criteria for the classification of systemic sclerosis (scleroderma). Subcommittee for scleroderma criteria of the American Rheumatism Association Diagnostic and Therapeutic Criteria Committee". Arthritis Rheum. 23 (5): 581–90. PMID 7378088. Text "year:1980 " ignored (help) Available online at "Criteria for the Classification of Systemic Sclerosis 1980". Text " accessdate:5 August 2007" ignored (help)

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