Systemic Sclerosis: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management
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https://doi.org/10.58931/cdt.2024.54128Abstract
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune fibrosing disease with internal organ involvement leading to significant morbidity and mortality. The average age of diagnosis ranges from 33.5–59.8 years with a strong female predominance (3.8–15 times more common).
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