Skin Ultrasound in Systemic Sclerosis: Past, Present and Exciting Future

Overview

Journal Rheumatol Adv Pract

Publisher Oxford University Press

Specialty Rheumatology

Date 2024 Feb 9

PMID 38333883

Authors

Tania Santiago

Devis Benfaremo

Gianluca Moroncini

Affiliations

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