Systemic sclerosis: commonly asked questions by rheumatologists.
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چکیده
Systemic sclerosis is a rare autoimmune disorder with significant morbidity and mortality due to multi-organ system involvement. Early diagnosis and screening for organ involvement is critical as earlier treatment appears to improve function and may impact mortality. The purpose of this article is to address some of the commonly asked questions by rheumatologists on systemic sclerosis.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of clinical rheumatology : practical reports on rheumatic & musculoskeletal diseases
دوره 21 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015