ILD RISK FACTORS

Risk factors for ILD development in systemic sclerosis



  • Older age

    Older age1

  • Male gender

    Male gender1

  • Short disease duration

    Short disease duration2

  • Diagnosis of dcssc

    Diagnosis of dcSSc3

  • Presence of ATA

    Presence of ATA (Anti-Scl-70)4

Vigilant and proactive monitoring is important in identifying pulmonary fibrosis as early as possible in SSc patients5

References:
1. Cappelli S et al. Eur Respir Rev. 2015;24(137):411-419. 2. Steen V. Ann Rheum Dis. 2003;62(2):97-99. 3. Walker UA et al. Ann Rheum Dis. 2007;66(6):754-763. 4. Assassi S et al. Arthritis Res Ther. 2010;12(5):R166. doi:10.1186/ar3125. 5. Cottin V et al. Eur Respir Rev. 2018;27(150):180076.