
Scleroderma Support Group
Scleroderma is a rare, chronic disease characterized by excessive deposits of collagen. Scleroderma affects the skin, and in more serious cases it can affect the blood vessels and internal organs. The most evident symptom is the hardening of the skin and associated scarring.

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does anyone have nucleolar pattern ana??
thanks,
sharon in washington
thanks,
sharon in washington
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