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Kwak, Choi, Lee, Seo, Kim, Kim, Kwon, Suh, Park, and Jeon: A Case of Systemic Sclerosis Sine Scleroderma Presenting as Pulmonary Interstitial Fibrosis

Abstract

Lung involvement in systemic sclerosis(SSC) is common but usually occurs late in the course. Skin changes usually occur before the pulmonary findings. In this report, a patient who developed pulmonary interstitial fibrosis without skin changes is presented. A diagnosis of SSC lung involvement was made histologically. The a nti-scl-70 antibody test was positive. Esophageal manometry revealed a lower amplitude in the lower two-third of the esophagus and pressure in the lower esophageal sphincter. Here we report a case of wystemic sclerosis sine scleroderma presenting as pulmonary interstitial fibrosis with a review of the relevant literatures.

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