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Large fiber peripheral neuropathy in systemic sclerosis: A prospective study using clinical and electrophysiological definition.

Jasmin RajaTharshannia BalaikerisnanLetchumy Praba RamanaiduKhean Jin Goh
Published in: International journal of rheumatic diseases (2021)
Large fiber neuropathy is common in SSc patients, which could contribute to non-lethal burden in SSc with sensory loss and muscle weakness. Apart from lower hemoglobin in polyneuropathy, there were no associations with disease-specific features or co-morbid diseases.
Keyphrases
  • systemic sclerosis
  • interstitial lung disease
  • end stage renal disease
  • ejection fraction
  • newly diagnosed
  • chronic kidney disease
  • peritoneal dialysis
  • risk factors