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ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part II

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What syndrome is a milder variant of scleroderma?

Nerve compression syndrome
Saal Bulas syndrome
CREST syndrome
Asperger syndrome

Explanation

Answer: C - CREST syndrome is a milder variant of scleroderma. CREST is an acronym for the syndromes expressions: Calcinosis cutis, Raynaud’s phenomenon, esophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasias. Treatment is the same as for scleroderma but may need to less aggressive due to CREST being a milder form of the syndrome. Treatment options are steroids, D-penicillamine, calcium channel blockers, and esophageal dilation.

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