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Systemic sclerosis

Systemic sclerosis is an autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy-induced fibrosis of the skin and organs that can be life-threatening. This PrimeView summarizes the mechanisms underlying the condition, how patients are diagnosed and the quality of life of patients.

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Systemic sclerosis. Nat Rev Dis Primers 1, 15053 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrdp.2015.53

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