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Epidemiological Profile of Patients With Systemic Sclerosis Treated at a Quaternary Hospital in the State of São Paulo

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: To report the profile of patients diagnosed with systemic sclerosis and monitored in a four-year hospital in São Paulo. Methods: Observational study with 51 patients, mostly composed of women. Descriptive statistics such as mean age, proportions (sex, ethnicity, form of the disease), and correlations between functional scores (HAQ, SHAQ, and Rodnan score) were extracted. Results: The average age found was 49.96 ± 12.01 years. The time since diagnosis was 11.19 ± 10.16 years. When separated by sex, 25% of men presented the limited form, while 65.9% of women presented the localized form. There was a statistically significant correlation (p-value<0.01) between the Rodnan score and the HAQ score, with a value of 0.36 (CI: 0.09-0.58), as well as with the SHAQ score (value of 0.33; CI: 0.05-0.55, p-value=0.01). When evaluating the correlation between the Rodnan score and the Cochin functional scale, there was a statistically significant correlation (p-value<0.01), with a value of 0.38 (0.12-0.58). Conclusion: According to the literature, this study showed the highest prevalence in women, and the predominant form is limited.

Source: Acta Ortopédica Brasileira

DOI: 10.1590/1413-785220253302e287081

Authors: Pedro Henrique de Magalhães Tenório, Rafaella Camilo de Oliveira, Matheus Portilho Pinto Ribeiro, Ramon Alves Queiroz, Marcos Felipe Marcatto de Abreu

Institution: Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)

Language: English

Topic: Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $600