Indonesian Journal of Rheumatology
Vol. 13 No. 2 (2021): Indonesian Journal of Rheumatology

Progressive Systemic Sclerosis with Interstitial Lung Disease Post Radio Ablation in Graves Disease's Patient: A Case Report

Maha Chakri Willheljulya (Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of medicine Universitas Padjajaran / General Hospital Dr. Hasan Sadikin, Bandung, Indonesia)
Sumartini Dewi (Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Padjajaran / General Hospital Dr.Hasan Sadikin, Bandung, Indonesia)
Andri Reza (Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Padjajaran / General Hospital Dr.Hasan Sadikin, Bandung, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Mar 2022

Abstract

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a connective tissue disease marked by degenerative microvascular abnormalities and immune system activation, resulting in skin and internal organ fibrosis. The link between thyroid problems and systemic sclerosis is unknown. Although several studies have demonstrated that patients with systemic sclerosis develop Graves' illness as the condition progresses, only a few have reported that Graves' patients develop progressive systemic sclerosis. It is an uncommon instance of multiple autoimmune illnesses in which SSc develops gradually after the birth of the first child and the patient had Graves' disease since the age of 17 and had thyroid ablation 5 years ago. SSc illness has a characteristic clinical appearance, involving the skin to the rest of the body and internal organs, particularly the lungs.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijr

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Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology

Description

Indonesian Journal of Rheumatology is a peer-reviewed open access journal on rheumatic diseases and connective tissue disorders. This is an official journal of Indonesian Rheumatology Associantion (IRA) and published twice a year since 2009. Our mission is to encourage the development of scientific ...