Progressive systemic sclerosis in childhood: a report of three cases.

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2004-03-24
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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.
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Belgaumkar VA, Gokhale NR, Mahajan PM, Tolat SN, Bhokare A, Kamble S. Progressive systemic sclerosis in childhood: a report of three cases. Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology. 2004 Mar-Apr; 70(2): 96-8