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A case of progressive systemic scleroderma in a patient who had COVID-19: observation using computed tomography over time

open access: yesАктуальные проблемы теоретической и клинической медицины
A clinical case of a patient with systemic scleroderma who underwent COVID-19. In systemic scleroderma, pulmonary involvement is the most common cause of death in patients is presented.
E. A. Akhmetov   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Novel Combination of UVA‐1 Phototherapy With Topical Tofacitinib for Treating Eosinophilic Fasciitis With Morphea: Case Report

open access: yesPediatric Dermatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Eosinophilic fasciitis (EF) and morphea are rare sclerosing connective tissue disorders, and there remains debate about whether these entities are pathologically distinct or related. This case report describes the successful treatment of an adolescent patient who developed progressive morphea plaques while being treated with systemic ...
Daphne M. Cheung   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

CXCR4 pos circulating progenitor cells coexpressing monocytic and endothelial markers correlating with fibrotic clinical features are present in the peripheral blood of patients affected by systemic sclerosis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
There is still controversy regarding the role of circulating endothelial and progenitor cells (CECs/CEPs) in the pathogenesis of systemic sclerosis (SSc).
CAMPIONI, Diana   +8 more
core   +2 more sources

Prospects for using mycophenolate mofetil in diffuse scleroderma

open access: yesСовременная ревматология, 2009
The paper considers the immunosuppressive properties of micophenolate mofetil (MMF) and results of its use in graft rejection and rheumatic diseases. It also provides evidence suggesting the suppression of overfibrosis with the use of MMF, as well as the
L P Ananyeva
doaj   +1 more source

Connective tissue disease related interstitial lung diseases and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: provisional core sets of domains and instruments for use in clinical trials [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Rationale Clinical trial design in interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) has been hampered by lack of consensus on appropriate outcome measures for reliably assessing treatment response.
Antoniou, K   +40 more
core   +1 more source

Assessment of Skin in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis Using High‐Frequency Ultrasound and Shear Wave Elastography: A Comparative Study With Histology, Molecular, and Clinical Parameters

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, Volume 78, Issue 5, Page 582-590, May 2026.
Objective Ultrasound (US) has been proposed as a potential tool for assessing skin fibrosis in systemic sclerosis (SSc). However, a large‐scale comparison of US‐based assessment with histologic markers of skin fibrosis has not been reported. We evaluated US‐based skin assessments for their face validity (differentiation between involved SSc and healthy
Ruhani Desai   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Autoantibodies, cutaneous subset and immunosuppressants contribute to the cancer risk in systemic sclerosis

open access: yesRMD Open
Objective Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is associated with an increased risk of cancer. We aimed to assess the prevalence of cancer in our cohort and to explore possible associations with clinical, immunological and treatment characteristics.Methods Our ...
Maria De Santis   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Morphoea with Myositis: A Rare Association

open access: yesCase Reports in Rheumatology, 2011
In this case, we describe an unusual presentation of a young woman with a rash typical of morphoea (confirmed on biopsy), who went on to develop myositis in an atypical distribution.
Mary Sommerlad   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of estimated glomerular filtration rate and clinical variables in systemic sclerosis patients [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Objectives: The most important renal complication of systemic sclerosis (SSc) is scleroderma renal crisis (SRC). Many patients demonstrate less severe renal complications, most likely associated with reduced renal blood flow and a consequent reduction in
Amoroso, Antonio   +7 more
core   +1 more source

A Comprehensive Review of Traditional and Machine Learning‐Assisted Diffuse Optical Spectroscopy and Imaging Techniques for Dermatological Applications

open access: yesAdvanced Photonics Research, Volume 7, Issue 5, May 2026.
This review critically examines clinical studies on both conventional and machine learning (ML)‐integrated diffuse optical spectroscopy and imaging methods for dermatological applications, with a primary focus on the past decade and inclusion of earlier foundational work where appropriate.
Iftak Hussain   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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