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What is the definition or description of: systemic sclerosis?
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Systemic sclerosis: This is based on several criteria and includes skin thickening; Raynaud's phenomenon; abnormal lab studies (anti-Scl 70); abnormal nail capillaries; and in some case lung disease. For more detail, be sure to consult a rheumatologist.
Answered 6/4/2017
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