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Erasmus Syndrome: A Case Report of Silicosis-induced Scleroderma in a 26-year-old Male
Several occupational hazards especially exposure to silica have been implicated as causal factors for the development of scleroderma-like disorders. Many case reports have documented the co-existence of silicosis and progressive systemic sclerosis in the same patient, mostly from European countries and also from Japan …