Abstract:BackgroundAcro-osteolysis is a disabling manifestation of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Few is known about its prevalence and clinical associations.ObjectivesTo define the prevalence of acro-osteolysis among Portuguese SSc patients, to determine the most sensitive radiological location for its diagnosis and to clarify the phenotype of SSc patients with acro-osteolysis.MethodsA cross-sectional multicenter study was conducted evaluating SSc patients from 14 Portuguese centers, registered in the Rheumatic Diseases Po… Show more
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