Progressive systemic sclerosis

Progressive systemic sclerosis
Progressive systemic sclerosis
Classification and external resources
ICD-10 M34.0
ICD-9 710.1
MeSH D045743

Progressive systemic sclerosis is a generalized disorder of connective tissue in which there is thickening of dermal collagen bundles, and fibrosis and vascular abnormalities in internal organs.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. Page 172. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.

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