Interstitial Lung Disease in Scleroderma - 01/04/15

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Systemic sclerosis is a heterogeneous disease of unknown etiology with limited effective therapies. It is characterized by autoimmunity, vasculopathy, and fibrosis and is clinically manifested by multiorgan involvement. Interstitial lung disease is a common complication of systemic sclerosis and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The diagnosis of interstitial lung disease hinges on careful clinical evaluation and pulmonary function tests and high-resolution computed tomography. Effective therapeutic options are still limited. Several experimental therapies are currently in early-phase clinical trials and show promise.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Systemic sclerosis, Interstitial lung disease, Fibrosis, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, Treatment
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Vol 41 - N° 2
P. 237-248 - mai 2015 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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