The CRST syndrome (calcinosis, Raynaud's phenomenon, sclerodactyly and telangiectasia).
The CRST syndrome is defined, and its relation to systemic sclerosis described. The literature referring to the condition is reviewed and a further case reported. Clinical and diagnostic features of the telangiectasia are emphasised, particularly in comparison with those of the similar condition, hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia.
D002114:Calcinosis / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D011928:Raynaud Disease / Q000150:complications*; D012594:Scleroderma, Localized / Q000150:complications*; D012595:Scleroderma, Systemic / Q000473:pathology; D013577:Syndrome; D013684:Telangiectasis / Q000150:complications*