Nailfold videocapillaroscopy and serum VEGF levels in scleroderma are associated with internal organ involvement

Conclusions Our data suggest the importance of NVC not only for the diagnosis, but also for the global evaluation of SSc patients. Of note, serum VEGF levels may act as a biomarker of interstitial lung involvement.

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Source: Autoimmunity Highlights - February 15, 2016 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research