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September 5, 2025Journal of the Pakistan Medical AssociationOpen Access

Comparison between clinical and immunological features of scleroderma with and without interstitial lung disease

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MMMuhammad Salman MushtaqHGHaris GulMDMuhammad Umer Daraz

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Overview

Observational analysis highlights significant clinical differences in scleroderma with interstitial lung disease, suggesting distinct immunological profiles.

Key Points

  • Patients with interstitial lung disease exhibited significant clinical features like pulmonary hypertension and joint contractures.
  • The study found that 70% of patients had diffuse scleroderma, highlighting the prevalence in this cohort.
  • Differential features observed included dysphagia and digital ulcers, indicating potential severity markers.
  • The results imply the need for distinct management strategies based on the presence of interstitial lung disease.

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Mushtaq et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c238d2b210217d64779701https://doi.org/10.47391/jpma.20173
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