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Circumscribed scleroderma
Localized patches of linear sclerosis of the skin. There is no systemic involvement, and the course of the disease is usually benign.
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Sclerodactylia
Induration of the skin of the fingers and toes. A condition affecting the fingers and toes that is similar to scleroderma.
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Sclerocornea
The sclera and cornea together considered as one coat.
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Sclerochoroiditis
Inflammation of the sclera and choroid coat of the eye. Inflammation affecting both the sclera and the choroid.
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Scleroblastema
The embryonic tissue from which formation of bone takes place.
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Posterior scleritis
Scleritis limited to the posterior half of the globe of the eye with loss of vision and ocular pain.
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Anterior scleritis
Scleritis of the area adjacent to the limbus of the cornea.
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Annular scleritis
Inflammation limited to the area surrounding the limbus of the cornea. A complete ring is formed.
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Scleredema neonatorum
Hardening and tightening of the skin and subcutaneous tissue of the newborn. This is a rare disease, sometimes associated with premature birth, neonatal sepsis, and dehydration.
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Blue sclera
An abnormal thinning of the sclera through which a blue uveal pigment is seen. This may be found in people with disorders of collagen formation such as osteogenesis imperfecta.
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