Does nailfold capillaroscopy help predict future outcomes in systemic sclerosis? A systematic literature review

• Published in: Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism Vol. 48; no. 3; pp. 482 - 494
• Main Authors: Paxton, Dolcie, Pauling, John D.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.12.2018
• Subjects: Biomarkers; Clinical phenotype; Disease Progression; Humans; Microscopic Angioscopy; Nailfold capillaroscopy; Phenotype; Prognosis; Scleroderma; Scleroderma, Systemic - diagnosis; Scleroderma, Systemic - physiopathology; Skin - physiopathology; Systematic literature review; Systemic sclerosis; SSc; Prognosis; PRISMA; Clinical phenotype; DU; NC; PAH; Systemic sclerosis; Biomarkers; PROSPERO; Nailfold capillaroscopy; Scleroderma; Systematic literature review

Nailfold capillaroscopy (NC) is an important diagnostic tool in systemic sclerosis (SSc). Confirmation of NC as a prognostic factor could facilitate earlier intervention and slow disease progression in SSc. We undertook a systematic literature review to evaluate the prognostic value of NC in predict...