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Treatment of Inflammatory Arthritis in Systemic Sclerosis
Cristiane Kayser1, Lucas Victória de Oliveira Martins1
1Rheumatology Division, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), Rua Botucatu 740, 3 andar, São Paulo, São Paulo 04023-062, Brazil.
Abstract:
Joint involvement, including arthralgia, inflammatory arthritis, joint contractures and overlapping with rheumatoid arthritis, is a common manifestation and is associated with impared quality of life in systemic sclerosis (SSc). Few studies have evaluated the treatment of arthritis in SSc. Pharmacological approach includes low-dose corticosteroids, methotrexate, and hydroxychloroquine. Non-tumor necrosis factor biologics, especially rituximab and tocilizumab, may be a promising option for refractory cases.
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