Systemic sclerosis and malignancy.
Gokhan SarginTaskin SenturkSongul CildagPublished in: International journal of rheumatic diseases (2018)
The malignancies may occur before, together or after the diagnosis of SSc. Both of these disorders have increased morbidity and mortality compared with the general population. Rational treatment, monitoring and reducing the risk factors may prevent the development of malignancy. Also, the clinical features, risk factors and prevalence ratios are similar to that reported by large cohorts.