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Systemic sclerosis


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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

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Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Systemic sclerosis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis

Diagnosis

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Treatment

Treatment

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Case Studies

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