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Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
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Scleroderma
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Synonyms and keywords: Systemic sclerosis; CREST syndrome; limited scleroderma; progressive systemic sclerosis; localized scleroderma; mixed connective disease; morphea – linear; sclerosis, systemic; systemic scleroderma
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Diagnosis
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Template:Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; M. Khurram Afzal, MD [2] Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [3]