Which of the following is a component of the CREST syndrome variant of Limited Scleroderma?
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Correct answer: Esophageal dysmotility
CREST stands for Calcinosis, Raynaud phenomenon, Esophageal dysmotility, Sclerodactyly, and Telangiectasia. Esophageal dysfunction results from submucosal fibrosis and atrophy of the muscularis propria.
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