CREST syndrome is an autoimmune condition that affects the connective tissues. The word CREST is an acronym for the conditions five main features. CREST syndrome affects various systems in the body, ...

CREST syndrome, or limited systemic sclerosis, is a rare autoimmune disease that causes changes and scarring of the body's blood vessels and connective tissues. The acronym CREST stands for the main ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 76-year-old woman in good health, although I am overweight. I was recently diagnosed with CREST syndrome. I’m finding it difficult to learn more about this autoimmune disease.

Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) causes the body to destroy healthy tissue. It can change the appearance and texture of your skin and affect other organs. Systemic sclerosis (SS) is an autoimmune ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The specificity of the staining of CREST scleroderma patient serum was investigated by immunofluorescence and immunoelectron microscopy. The ...

CAROL ANN MITCHELL, 59 years old, of Wilmot, WI passed away as a result of complications of crest scleroderma on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Northern Illinois Medical Center, McHenry, IL.She was born ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 76-year-old woman in good health, although I am overweight. I was recently diagnosed with CREST syndrome. I’m finding it difficult to learn more about this autoimmune disease.

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