Abstract:BackgroundSystemic sclerosis (SSc) is a systemic autoimmune disease leading to tissue atrophy, vascular damage and organ failures, and therefore causing severe disability. Coexistent autoimmune diseases are called overlap syndromes. Due to the distinct clinical picture[1], the extent of damage in SSc-overlap may be affected compared to pure-SSc.ObjectivesTo identify differences in the time course and characteristics of damage between pure-SSc and SSc-overlap patients by evaluating the Scleroderma Clinical Tria… Show more
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