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Crest Syndrome

 Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Scope Note: Notes = A mild form of LIMITED SCLERODERMA, a multi-system disorder. Its features include symptoms of CALCINOSIS; RAYNAUD DISEASE; ESOPHAGEAL MOTILITY DISORDERS; sclerodactyly, and TELANGIECTASIS. When the defect in esophageal function is not prominent, it is known as CRST syndrome.,Created For = LHSA-Dott

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

PR1.1752, 1939

 Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/20/PR1.1752
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, correspondence and charts relating to female patient from Scotland (outide Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 56 at first examination in 1939. Conditions mentioned include: raynauds disease; stinging pain on face and head; and diplopia. Surgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1939