Problem
Systemic sclerosis
Other Names:
CREST syndrome Nature:
CREST is a form of systemic sclerosis which is characterized by calcinosis (calcium deposits), usually in the fingers; Raynaud's; loss of muscle control of the oesophagus, which can cause difficulty swallowing; sclerodactyly, a tapering deformity of the bones of the fingers; and telangiectasia, small red spots on the skin of the fingers, face, or inside of the mouth.
Broader Problems:
Scleroderma Related Problems:
DermatosclerosisDiffuse scleroderma Aggravates:
Diseases of oesophagusRaynaud's syndromeTelangiectasisSclerodactylyCalcinosisSilicates as pollutants Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
21.10.2019 – 19:04 CEST