[Conjugal progressive systemic sclerosis].

Familial occurrence of progressive systemic sclerosis is unusual. The occurrence of conjugal scleroderma is exceptional.We report here a case of systemic sclerosis in a wife and husband who both developed the onset of illness within a 10-year period. Solvent exposure was noted.The etiology of systemic sclerosis remains unknown. Environmental factors may play role in its pathogenesis.

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Aged, 80 and over, Male, Echocardiography, Hypertension, Pulmonary, Scleroderma, Diffuse, Solvents, Humans, Female

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