Ab0401 can Dual-Energy Ct Lung Perfusion Detect Abnormalities at the Level of Lung Circulation in Systemic Sclerosis (Ssc)? Preliminary Experience in 101 Patients
Abstract:Background:Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune disorder that is characterized by a interplay of vascular abnormalities, immune system activation and an uncontrolled fibrotic response associated with interstitial lung disease affecting about 40% of patients. Identification of ILD relies on high-resolution CT that identify features suggestive of the histologic patterns of SSc(1). CT is used to determine pattern and extent of ILD and participates in the prediction of ILD progression(2).All group of pulmonar… Show more
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