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Case Reports
. 1993 Mar;12(1):76-8.
doi: 10.1007/BF02231563.

Progressive systemic sclerosis and IgA deficiency in a young man

C Veen  1 , A J Swaak
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Case Reports

Progressive systemic sclerosis and IgA deficiency in a young man

C Veen et al. Clin Rheumatol. 1993 Mar.

Abstract

A 21-year-old man presented with an IgA deficiency and symptoms reminiscent of a systemic lupus erythematosus. After 7 years systemic sclerosis developed involving the lungs, oesophagus, central nervous system and reproductive system. Connective tissue disease and its relationship to IgA deficiency will be discussed.

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