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The scleroderma group of diseases are all characterized by the presence of hard skin. One classification of the various forms of scleroderma is listed in Table 6.1. Successful treatment of these disorders has lagged behind that of many of the other rheumatic diseases.
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(2007). Scleroderma. In: Pediatric Rheumatology in Clinical Practice. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-421-2_6
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