Which of the following is not a part of CREST syndrome 1) Calcinosis 2) Telengiectasia 3) Renal Tubular Acidosis 4) Sclerodactyly

Friends today I am discussing about a problem known as Scleroderma. Scleroderma refers to a range of disorders in which...See More

crest syndrome

65 yo female with CREST syndrome. Note the telangiectasia on the fingers and the wounds from Raynauds phenomenon). These...See More

Autoimmune Diseases: "The fancier the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the drain" -- The human immune system is very complex and, hence, there are numerous ways it can malfunction. There are a number of diseases that can result, and ...See More

A 57-year-old woman with a history of hypertension and arthritis is referred to a rheumatologist for evaluation. A complete blood count (CBC) is normal, and a mini-chem panel shows no electrolyte abnormalities. Her erythrocyte sedimentation...See More