Assessment of skin invovement in patients with systemic sclerosis: practical remarks and clinical relevance

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Assessment of skin invovement in patients with systemic sclerosis: practical remarks and clinical relevance

Journal Title: Reumatologia - Year 2005, Vol 43, Issue 6

Abstract

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a connective tissue disease characterized by progressive fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Assessment of skin involvement is of significant importance for establishing patient prognosis and monitoring progression of the disease. Modified Rodnan skin score (mRSS) has been generally accepted as a relatively simple and reliable method of skin assessment in patients with SSc. However, due to the subjective character, proper evaluation of the mRSS requires appropriate clinical experience. This review presents practical aspects of how mRSS should be performed.

Authors and Affiliations

Otylia Kowal-Bielecka, Izabela Domysławska, Stanisław Sierakowski

Keywords

twardzina układowa ocena zmian skórnych zmodyfikowana skala wg Rodnana

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