Autologous stem cell transplant for severe, progressive juvenile systemic sclerosis
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Juvenile systemic sclerosis (jSSc) is a rare, chronic, autoimmune disease in children/adolescents and is associated with significant morbidity, skin thickening/hardening (scleroderma), organ toxicity and sub-optimal therapeutic options. In this report, autologous stem cell transplantation is associated with clinical improvement in a 17-year-old with refractory jSSc.
Institution: Duke University
Language: English
Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,963
OpenAlex ID: W7140097196