Esophageal involvement in progressive systemic sclerosis
Progressive systemic sclerosis (PSSc) is a chronic disease of unknown etiology characterized by progressive, abnormal accumulation of fibrous tissue in the skin and many organs. Characteristically, there is induration and thickening of the skin (scleroderma), abnormalities involving muscles, joints,...
Main Authors: | Stephen A. Geller, Fernando Peixoto Ferraz de Campos |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of São Paulo
2013-10-01
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Series: | Autopsy and Case Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.revistas.usp.br/autopsy/article/view/75890 |
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