Systemic sclerosis: Another rheumatic disease associated with hepatitis C virus infection

被引:19
作者
Abu-Shakra, M [1 ]
Sukenik, S [1 ]
Buskila, D [1 ]
机构
[1] Soroka Med Ctr, Dept Med D, IL-84101 Beer Sheva, Israel
关键词
HCV; interferon; systemic sclerosis;
D O I
10.1007/s100670070031
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
The first case of a patient with chronic infection with hepatitis C virus who developed systemic sclerosis, manifested by severe Raynaud's phenomenon, progressive skill thickening, painful fingertip ulcers, dysphagia and Sjogren's syndrome, is described. The role of interferon therapy is discussed.
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页码:378 / 380
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