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Scleroderma, Limited MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Scleroderma, Limited
Tree Number(s)
C17.300.799.801
C17.800.784.801
Unique ID
D045745
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D045745
Annotation
do not confuse with SCLERODERMA, LOCALIZED
Scope Note
The least progressive form of SYSTEMIC SCLERODERMA with skin thickening restricted to the face, neck and areas distal to the elbows and/or knees, sparing the trunk. The CREST SYNDROME is a form of limited scleroderma.
Entry Term(s)
Limited Scleroderma
Limited Systemic Scleroderma
Previous Indexing
Scleroderma, Circumscribed (1986-2003)
Scleroderma, Systemic (1990-2003)
Public MeSH Note
2004
History Note
2004
Date Established
2004/01/01
Date of Entry
2003/07/09
Revision Date
2009/07/06
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