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Systemic Scleroderma (Cont.)

Subtypes of Systemic Scleroderma: Sine

Some doctors break systemic scleroderma down into a third subset called sine (Latin for "without"). Sine resembles limited or diffuse systemic sclerosis, causing changes in the lungs, kidneys, and blood vessels. However, there is one key difference between sine and other forms of systemic scleroderma: it does not affect the skin.
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD