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Imaging Features of Systemic Sclerosis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease

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Gender-related differences in systemic sclerosis.

Michael Hughes¹, John D Pauling², Laura Armstrong-James³

¹Department of Rheumatology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, UK; Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, UK.

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Summary

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Systemic sclerosis (SSc) affects women more but men experience severe disease and higher mortality. This review examines gender differences in SSc epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical outcomes, and psychosocial aspects.

Keywords:

Epidemiology Gender: Men, Women Mortality Organ-involvement Pathogenesis Scleroderma Systemic sclerosis Treatment

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Area of Science:

Rheumatology
Immunology
Sex and Gender in Medicine

Background:

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a complex autoimmune disease with fibrosis and vasculopathy.
While more common in women, SSc presents with more severe complications and higher mortality in men.
Existing research highlights pathophysiological sex differences, but behavioral factors like smoking and occupational exposures also impact male SSc outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive review of gender differences in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
To cover epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical expression, mortality, and psychosocial aspects.
To include SSc in transgender individuals.

Main Methods:

Literature review of existing studies on gender differences in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

Main Results:

Men with SSc face higher mortality, potentially due to general population death rates and lung fibrosis prevalence.
Factors contributing to poorer outcomes in men include disease subset prevalence, delayed diagnosis, and higher early disease activity.
Behavioral and occupational differences may also play a role in male SSc prognosis.

Conclusions:

Significant gender disparities exist in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) impacting disease severity and outcomes.
Further research is needed to understand and address these gender-specific differences.
This review synthesizes current knowledge on gender in SSc, identifying gaps for future investigation.