Systemic Sclerosis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease - Slide Deck

Review the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and diagnosis of SSc-ILD, as well as the clinical, biological, and radiographic features associated with disease severity and progression.

What you’ll learn:

• The clinical definition of SSc-ILD and the two components of the disease
• The epidemiology and burden of SSc-ILD
• The clinical presentation of SSc-ILD, including the clinical, biological, and radiographic features associated with SSc-ILD progression
• The underlying pathogenesis in SSc-ILD, which is characterised by the interplay between fibrosis, autoimmunity, inflammation, and vascular injury
• The three subsets of SSc based on skin involvement and their presentation
• The symptoms of SSc-ILD, including nonproductive cough, dyspnea, and lung inflammation
• Best practices for diagnosing the disease, including tools and tests used in to diagnose SSc-ILD and assess disease severity