Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune connective tissue disorder, characterized by
multisystem involvement, vasculopathy, and fibrosis. An increased risk of malignancy is …

Aim Patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) are at increased risk of cancer, a growing cause
of non–SSc-related death among these patients. We analyzed the increased cancer risk …

Most epidemiologic studies have shown that individuals with scleroderma have an
increased age-adjusted and sex-adjusted risk of developing cancer, with this risk generally …

We have reviewed scientific literature about the association of systemic sclerosis (SSc) and
thyroid disorders. A high incidence, and prevalence, of new cases of autoimmune thyroiditis …

Background Systemic sclerosis (SS c) has increased risk of morbidity and mortality due to
pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary arterial hypertension, renal crisis, infections and …

Emerging data suggest tantalizing links between cancer and systemic inflammatory
rheumatic syndromes. In scleroderma, patients may have an increased risk of cancer …

Systemic sclerosis, also referred to as scleroderma, is a chronic autoimmune disease that
affects both internal organs and the skin. Systemic sclerosis predominantly affects female …

ABSTRACT Introduction: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is associated with a heightened cancer
risk compared to the general population. Several pathways including immune system …

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Objective Ovarian cancer remains the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women.
The immune system influences the onset and progression of ovarian cancer. Therefore, we …