<P> CREST syndrome , also known as the limited cutaneous form of systemic sclerosis ( lcSSc ) is a multisystem connective tissue disorder . The acronym `` CREST '' refers to the five main features : calcinosis , Raynaud 's phenomenon , esophageal dysmotility , sclerodactyly , and telangiectasia . It is associated with detectable antibodies against centromeres ( a component of the cell nucleus ) , and usually spares the kidneys ( a feature more common in the related condition systemic scleroderma ) . If the lungs are involved , it is usually in the form of pulmonary arterial hypertension . </P>
<P> CREST syndrome , also known as the limited cutaneous form of systemic sclerosis ( lcSSc ) is a multisystem connective tissue disorder . The acronym `` CREST '' refers to the five main features : calcinosis , Raynaud 's phenomenon , esophageal dysmotility , sclerodactyly , and telangiectasia . It is associated with detectable antibodies against centromeres ( a component of the cell nucleus ) , and usually spares the kidneys ( a feature more common in the related condition systemic scleroderma ) . If the lungs are involved , it is usually in the form of pulmonary arterial hypertension . </P>
raynaud phenomenon is a symptom or complication of what disorders
raynaud phenomenon is a symptom or complication of what disorders
the limited cutaneous form of systemic sclerosis ( lcSSc ) CREST syndrome
the limited cutaneous form of systemic sclerosis ( lcSSc ) CREST syndrome