Pansclerotic Morphea with Features of Eosinophilic Fasciitis: Distinct Entities or Part of a Continuum? [PDF]
Scleroderma is a highly complex disorder in its clinical manifestations and pathogenesis. It has a wide range of clinical manifestations due to varying degrees of vasculopathy, autoimmunity, altered endothelium function, and abnormal fibrosis.
Canty, Kristi+2 more
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Localized scleroderma in childhood (locSSc) occurs with a prevalence of 3.2 to 3.6 per 10 000 children1. There are not many publications assessing in detail the extracutaneous manifestations (EM) of locSSc.
A. Petersen, I. Foeldvari
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Immunochip analysis identifies multiple susceptibility loci for systemic sclerosis [PDF]
In this study, 1,833 systemic sclerosis (SSc) cases and 3,466 controls were genotyped with the Immunochip array. Classical alleles, amino acid residues, and SNPs across the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) region were imputed and tested.
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Ultrasonography, MRI and classic radiography of skin and MSK involvement in juvenile scleroderma
Scleroderma is a rare, autoimmune, chronic condition that affects the connective tissue by excessive collagen production. If diagnosed before the age of 16, it is referred to as juvenile scleroderma.
Idzior Marta+4 more
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Factors associated with adherence to treatment in children and adolescents with chronic rheumatic diseases [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: There are several factors that contribute to poor adherence to treatment in children and adolescents with chronic rheumatic diseases, worsening their quality of life and prognosis.
Barbosa, Cassia Maria Passarelli Lupoli+6 more
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Localized scleroderma in a newborn (case report) [PDF]
N.I. Akhmina1, P.S. Utkin2, M.P. Shalatonin3, Zh.L. Chabaidze1, A.A. Dement’ev1, A.L. Zaplatnikov1 1Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russian Federation 2Children’s Infectious Clinical Hospital
N.I. Akhmina+5 more
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Selective deletion of PPARβ/δ in fibroblasts causes dermal fibrosis by attenuated LRG1 expression. [PDF]
Connective tissue diseases of the skin are characterized by excessive collagen deposition in the skin and internal organs. Fibroblasts play a pivotal role in the clinical presentation of these conditions.
Chan, JSK+17 more
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Clinical and therapeutic course in head variants of linear morphea in adults: a retrospective review. [PDF]
Parry Romberg Syndrome (PRS) and en coup de sabre (ECDS) are head variants of linear morphea with functional and structural implications. This study describes the clinical course, autoimmune co-morbidities, complications, and treatment of adults with PRS/
Fan, Winnie+4 more
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Systemic sclerosis : state of the art on clinical practice guidelines [PDF]
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an orphan disease characterised by autoimmunity, fibrosis of the skin and internal organs, and vasculopathy. SSc may be associated with high morbidity and mortality.
Airo, Paolo+39 more
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Clinical Profile of Methotrexate-resistant Juvenile Localised Scleroderma
Methotrexate has demonstrated its efficiency for the treatment of juvenile localized scleroderma but some patients may be resistant. The aim of our study was to define the profile of such patients.
Juliette Hardy+19 more
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