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CREST Syndrome

Medical Definition:	A mild form of LIMITED SCLERODERMA, a multi-system disorder. Its features include symptoms of CALCINOSIS; RAYNAUD DISEASE; ESOPHAGEAL MOTILITY DISORDERS; sclerodactyly, and TELANGIECTASIS. When the defect in esophageal function is not prominent, it is known as CRST syndrome.
Guide Notes:	CREST syndrome: an acronym for Calcinosis, Raynaud phenomenon, Esophageal dysfunction, Sclerodactyly, Telangiectasis
Also Called:	CRST Syndrome
Previously Indexed:	Calcinosis (1975-1993),Raynaud's Disease (1975-1993),Scleroderma, Systemic (1975-1993)

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