Published January 2002 | Version v1
Journal article

Comparison of HRCT findings and prognosis between SSc-associated and DM/PM-associated IP

  • 1. St. Marianna Univ., Kawasaki, Kanagawa (Japan). School of Medicine

Description

Five-year survival rate was 98% and 58% in patients with SSc-associated and DM/PM-associated IP, respectively. Eleven out of 14 patients with DM/PM, but none of SSc patients died of IP. This difference of prognosis was associated with the difference of HRCT findings. (author)

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Journal Title
Rinsho Hoshasen
Journal Volume
47
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 172-177
ISSN
0009-9252