The value of ultrasound in the diagnosis of limited scleroderma – a case report
Systemic sclerosis, popularly referred to as scleroderma, is a chronic connective tissue disease with present autoantibodies against platelet-derived growth factor receptor. These antibodies activate directly fi broblasts causing the dermis and internal organs’ fi brosis and vascular damage. Addi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2015-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Ultrasonography |
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Online Access: | http://jultrason.pl/index.php/issues/volume-15-no-62/the-value-of-ultrasound-in-the-diagnosis-of-limited-scleroderma-a-case-report?aid=378 |