In limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis, skin thickening/tightening is usually restricted to certain areas of the body, mostly the hands and face. A subtype of limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis calledCREST syndromeis based on the characteristic symptoms that give it its name. Symptoms of CREST syn...
Limited scleroderma.This comes on slowly and affects the skin of your face, hands, and feet. In rare cases, it can damage your lungs, intestines, or esophagus. It’s sometimes called CREST syndrome. CREST is an acronym that stands for the five typical signs of the condition: Calcinosis, w...
Limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis (lcSSc) was formerly known as CREST syndrome in reference to the associated clinical features: Calcinosis, Raynaud's phenomenon, Esophageal dysfunction, Sclerodactyly, and Telangiectasias. The transforming growth factor beta (TGF-8) has been identified has...
In addition, those with limited scleroderma tend to have telangiectasias, a collection of dilated blood vessels under the skin (85% of patients); digestive problems involving the esophagus (80%); and calcinosis (50%), often called CREST syndrome (calcinosis, Raynaud's, esophageal disease, ...
Achlorhydria is not necessarily part of the WDHA syndrome. The male to female ratio is 1:1.5. Ganglioneuroblastoma and ganglioneuroma are the commonest ... WQ Zhang,JF Liu,J Zhao,... - 《European Journal of Pediatrics》 被引量: 13发表: 2009年 EVIDENCE FOR SECRETION OF VASOACTIVE INTESTIN...
Waist circumference was measured by an experienced nurse midway between the lowest rib and iliac crest and hip circumference at the level of the great trochanters for the calculation of waist to hip ratio. Blood samples were taken either after an eight hour overnight fast or at least a four ...
Exact cause of microscopic colitis is not known. Microscopic colitis has been considered as an autoimmune disease, since other autoimmune diseases like celiac disease, diabetes, systemic sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, pernicious anemia (with low vitamin B12), Syögren syndrome and CREST syndrome are...
An important note: Do not give children aspirin for cold sores. It may cause Reye’s syndrome, a rare but potentially fatal disorder. Keep Up with a Good Oral Care Routine Whether or not you suffer from cold sores, it’s important to maintain a thorough oral care regiment to ensure your...
Selenium supplementation and the effects on reproductive outcomes, biomarkers of inflammation, and oxidative stress in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Horm Metab Res. 2016;48:185–90. Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar Noordzij M, Tripepi G, Dekker FW, Zoccali C, Tanck MW, Jager KJ. ...
Plantar fasciitis: Pain in the bottom of the foot, which can make it difficult to walk or stand. Rotator cuff syndrome: Pain in the shoulder, which can make it difficult to lift or rotate the arm. Bursitis: Pain and swelling in the joints, which can make it difficult to move the affec...