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Systemic sclerosis (SSc) skin fibrosis impacts prognosis. Objective imaging techniques like ultrasound, MRI, and OCT offer advanced assessment beyond the modified Rodnan skin score for SSc skin involvement.

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  • Rheumatology and Dermatology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Fibrotic Diseases

Background:

  • Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is characterized by skin fibrotic involvement, a key indicator of disease severity and prognosis.
  • The modified Rodnan skin score (mRSS) is a common clinical tool but has limitations in objectivity.
  • Assessing the extent of skin fibrosis is crucial for understanding SSc progression and patient outcomes.

Approach:

  • This review examines advanced imaging modalities for evaluating SSc skin involvement.
  • Focuses on ultrasound (US), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and optical coherence tomography (OCT).
  • Highlights the progression and application of these objective measurement techniques.

Key Points:

  • Imaging techniques provide objective, quantitative measures of skin fibrosis in SSc.
  • Ultrasound, MRI, and OCT offer complementary information to clinical assessments.
  • These methods are advancing the field of SSc assessment and monitoring.

Conclusions:

  • Objective imaging represents a significant advancement over subjective scoring methods for SSc skin assessment.
  • Further research and integration of these techniques can improve SSc patient care.
  • Advanced imaging holds promise for more accurate disease staging and treatment response evaluation.