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Ocular Manifestations of Scleroderma
- Source :
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Survey of Ophthalmology . Mar2009, Vol. 54 Issue 2, p292-304. 13p. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Abstract: Systemic sclerosis is a chronic multi-system disorder predominantly affecting the skin, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, and renal systems. Although the exact etiology is unknown, recent evidence suggests that immune activation play a pivotal role in the pathogenesis. Ocular involvement in systemic sclerosis has been documented; however, due to the rare nature of the disease, most papers have been single case reports or small case series. This review paper aims to consolidate the findings of previous papers with a view to providing a comprehensive review of the ocular manifestations of systemic sclerosis. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00396257
- Volume :
- 54
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Survey of Ophthalmology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 37157567
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.survophthal.2008.12.007