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Scleroderma renal crisis (high blood pressure
and kidney involvement) may occur to those with systemic
(diffuse) scleroderma. Kidney failure is also a possibility, but
if kidney functions are monitored, this condition may caught and
in many cases treated. RENALNET, The Kidney Information Clearinghouse, offers valuable information for both the professional and the consumer. Acute Renal Failure. Acute renal failure (ARF) is defined as an abrupt or rapid decline in renal function. Technical article includes causes, tests and treatments. Diagnostic Evaluation of the Patient with Acute Renal Failure. (Adobe Acrobat Reader required) Renal Disease in Scleroderma / Systemic sclerosis. Long-Term Scleroderma Renal Crisis. Virginia D. Steen, MD; and Thomas A. Medsger, MD. Return to Medical |