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Long-Term Outcomes of Scleroderma Renal Crisis
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What is the problem and what is known about it so far?
Scleroderma is a disease of unknown cause that produces fibrosis (hardening or scarring) of the connective tissue in the skin, blood vessels, and internal organs. These changes result in a tight, shiny appearance of the skin and …
