Fibrosing myopathy in systemic sclerosis associates with higher mortality

Conclusion: Fibrosing myopathy is a unique histological subtype of muscle disease among weak patients with SSc and is associated with significantly worse mortality compared to those with inflammation and/or necrosis on muscle biopsy. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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Source: Arthritis Care and Research - May 23, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Julie J. Paik, Fredrick M. Wigley, Ami A. Shah, Andrea M. Corse, Livia Casciola ‐Rosen, Laura K. Hummers, Andrew L. Mammen Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research