Pulmonary involvement in systemic sclerosis: A clinical profile

Pulmonary involvement in systemic sclerosis: A clinical profile

Background: Systemic sclerosis is a generalized disorder of connective tissue affecting skin and internal organs. Lung involvement accounts for significant morbidity and is a leading cause of mortality in patients. Objectives: This study intends to study the frequency of occurrence of pulmonary invo...

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Main Authors: A S Deepa, Roopa Premanand Rachel, Priya Ramchandran, Uma Devaraj, S Abhilash Arnold, Vineeta Shobha, George D′souza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Lung India
Subjects:
Diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO)
forced expiratory volume at 1 s
forced vital capacity
metacarpo phalangeal
mixed connective tissue disorder
systemic sclerosis
Online Access:http://www.lungindia.com/article.asp?issn=0970-2113;year=2016;volume=33;issue=2;spage=144;epage=147;aulast=Deepa

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