Mnemonic for CREST sydrome: components
CREST:
Calcinosis
Raynaud's phenomena
Esophageal dysmotility
Sclerodactyly
Telangectasia
Calcinosis – calcium deposits in tissue. Most common form is dystrophic calcification and can be due to any soft tissue damage
Raynaud’s phenomenon – vasospasm of the fingers/toes
Sclerodactyly – thickening and tightness of skin around fingers or toes
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