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CREST syndrome is a particular form of a condition called scleroderma. CREST actually stands for the cardinal signs and symptoms associated with the condition:
* Calcinosis (calcium deposits in the hands, particularly)
* Raynaud's phenomenon
* Esophageal dysmotility (difficulty/pain swallowing)
* Sclerodactly (tightness of skin around the fingers and hands)
* Telangiectasias (also called spider veins)
A very nice write up of the condition is available from eMedicine; see the related links section of this answer.
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How long can a person live with Crest Disease?
The life expectancy of a person with Crest syndrome (limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis) can vary depending on the individual and the severity of their symptoms. With proper management and treatment, many people can live a normal lifespan. Regular medical supervision and adherence to recommended lifestyle changes can improve quality of life and long-term outcomes.
What is an anterior crest?
Anterior means "front" portion of the body. A crest is a prominent ridge. For example if you will search for a pelvic bone, you will see that the illium has a "crest." This crest is the top ridge of the pelvic bone.
In anatomy what is the difference between a crest and a line?
A crest is a prominent ridge of a bone, a line is a low ridge. For example, search for images of the iliac crest and you will see the crest is the very top portion of the pelvic bone, the line is the lower portion of the medial part of the pelvic bone.
What is the superior margin of the hip bone?
It is known as the iliac crest. It is located at the superior (upper) edge of the ilium. In females, the iliac crest is longer, and curves outward (laterally) more so than in males. This is part of the wider structure of the ilium in females, than in males, which accounts for wider hips as a norm.
What passes through the iliac crest?
The ilaiac crest is the rim of a bone - nothing passes through it.
What is called CREST syndrome?
Scleroderma
What is called Scleroderma?
CREST syndrome
What does CREST syndrome do?
It affects the connective tissue
What are signs of Crest Syndrome?
CREST syndrome is actually a collection of symptoms, not one or two that stand out. Signs can include exhaustion, weakness, difficulty breathing and dizziness.
The top of a wave is called what?
Crest.
What are examples of crest?
Family crest Bird's crest
What is Kari's Crest in Digimon?
Kari's Crest is the Crest of Light.
What is it call if you measure from a crest to crest?
The distance from crest to crest in a wave is called the wavelength.
What is crest to crest?
Wavelength.
What is Kari's crest in the anime digimon?
Kari's crest is the crest of light.
What are the four branches in the 39 clues?
The Red Crest Is Lucian,The Green Crest is Janus,The Yellow Crest Is Ekaterina,The Black Crest Is Madrigals,And The Blue Crest is Tomas. :)
What happens when a crest falls on the crest during superposition of waves?
we get a bigger crest
