Autologus peripheral stem cell transplantation in a patient with diffuse systemic sclerosis: our experience

• Main Authors: F. Giorgetti (Author), M.L. Minnucci (Author), P. Santori (Author), L. Ercoli (Author), M. Rossi (Author), M. Del Papa (Author), G. Morico (Author), P. Squadroni (Author), A. Olivieri (Author), R. Centurioni (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2004-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The diffuse form of systemic sclerosis (SSc) can often lead to a rapidly progressive course with the involvement of the visceral organs which causes a severe prognosis. The 5-years cumulative mortality is between 30 and 60%, depending on the clinic form at the onset. Until now, no drug treatment has...