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[Systemic sclerosis. A diagnostic and follow-up program]

E Rødevand1, J F Skomsvoll, M Ostensen

  • 1Revmatologisk avdeling, Regionsykehuset i Trondheim.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|December 31, 1997
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Systemic sclerosis, a rare connective tissue disease, requires specialized, interdisciplinary care. A new standardized program improves diagnosis and management for patients with this progressive multiorgan condition.

Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology and Immunology
  • Connective Tissue Diseases

Context:

  • Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) is a rare, chronic, and progressive multiorgan disease.
  • It is characterized by excessive collagen deposition in tissues.
  • The disease presents in systemic and limited forms with varying progression and prognosis.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the necessity of systematic patient examination for accurate diagnosis and classification in systemic sclerosis.
  • To introduce a specialized, interdisciplinary program for managing patients with this rare disease.

Summary:

  • The program integrates clinical, immunological, biochemical, histological, and imaging assessments.
  • An interdisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive patient evaluation.
  • This structured management enhances the standardization of care for systemic sclerosis patients.

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Impact:

  • Improved diagnostic accuracy and patient classification.
  • Standardized and more effective patient management protocols.
  • Enhanced care delivery for a rare and complex condition, emphasizing specialist involvement.