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MeSH Heading: Scleroderma, Localized
Tree Number(s): C17.300.787; C17.800.767
Unique ID: D012594
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D012594
Annotation: do not confuse with SCLERODERMA, LIMITED
Scope Note: A term used to describe a variety of localized asymmetrical SKIN thickening that is similar to those of SYSTEMIC SCLERODERMA but without the disease features in the multiple internal organs and BLOOD VESSELS. Lesions may be characterized as patches or plaques (morphea), bands (linear), or nodules.
Entry Term(s): Dermatosclerosis; Frontal Linear Scleroderma en Coup de Sabre; Linear Scleroderma; Morphea; Scleroderma, Circumscribed; Scleroderma, Linear
NLM Classification #: WR 260
Previous Indexing: Scleroderma, Systemic (1966-1970)
Public MeSH Note: 2004; see SCLERODERMA, CIRCUMSCRIBED 1971-2003
History Note: 2004 (1971)
Date Established: 1971/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2011/06/24

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urine (UR)

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