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Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
Medknow Publications on behalf of The Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL)
ISSN: 0378-6323 EISSN: 0378-6323
Vol. 70, No. 2, 2004, pp. 96-98
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Bioline Code: dv04028
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Vol. 70, No. 2, 2004, pp. 96-98
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Progressive systemic sclerosis in childhood: A report of three cases
Belgaumkar Vasudha Abhijit , Gokhale Neeta R, Mahajan Pradeep M, Tolat Sunil N, Bhokare Anil , Kamble Shekhar
Abstract
Systemic sclerosis is unusual in childhood. We describe three children who presented with diffuse hidebound skin associated with gastrointestinal and pulmonary abnormalities. Cardiac and renal dysfunctions, which are often encountered in these patients, were notably absent in our cases.
Keywords
Childhood, Progressive systemic sclerosis
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