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What are the main tissues affected by systemic sclerosis?
What are the main tissues affected by systemic sclerosis?
Skin, gastrointestinal tract, and other tissues
What is a possible cause of fibrosis in systemic sclerosis?
What is a possible cause of fibrosis in systemic sclerosis?
Cytokine-activated fibroblasts
What is a prevalent feature in systemic sclerosis lesions?
What is a prevalent feature in systemic sclerosis lesions?
Endothelial injury and microvascular disease
What is the trigger for T-cell responses in systemic sclerosis?
What is the trigger for T-cell responses in systemic sclerosis?
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What are the four distinct subtypes of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies?
What are the four distinct subtypes of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies?
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What are the clinical presentations of dermatomyositis?
What are the clinical presentations of dermatomyositis?
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What is the characteristic feature of systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)?
What is the characteristic feature of systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)?
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What is believed to be the cause of fibrosis in systemic sclerosis?
What is believed to be the cause of fibrosis in systemic sclerosis?
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What are the common sites of fibrosis in systemic sclerosis?
What are the common sites of fibrosis in systemic sclerosis?
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What type of responses remain unidentified triggers for in systemic sclerosis?
What type of responses remain unidentified triggers for in systemic sclerosis?
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What type of disease is systemic sclerosis also known as?
What type of disease is systemic sclerosis also known as?
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What is prevalent in systemic sclerosis lesions, potentially leading to chronic ischemia?
What is prevalent in systemic sclerosis lesions, potentially leading to chronic ischemia?
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What type of exams are typically used in the evaluation of Scleroderma?
What type of exams are typically used in the evaluation of Scleroderma?
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Name a medication commonly used in the management of Scleroderma.
Name a medication commonly used in the management of Scleroderma.
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Why is a biopsy often needed in the diagnosis of Scleroderma?
Why is a biopsy often needed in the diagnosis of Scleroderma?
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What diagnostic tests are commonly part of the evaluation process for Scleroderma?
What diagnostic tests are commonly part of the evaluation process for Scleroderma?
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What are some common management strategies for Scleroderma?
What are some common management strategies for Scleroderma?
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How can Scleroderma be managed effectively?
How can Scleroderma be managed effectively?
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