Prevalence and evolution of scleroderma pattern at nailfold videocapillaroscopy in systemic sclerosis patients: Clinical and prognostic implications

In conclusion, the main clinical manifestation correlated with scleroderma pattern is the occurrence of digital ulcers, and their appearance is strictly correlated with the variation of capillaroscopic feature during the time. Further studies should confirm the association between SSc pattern and lung fibrosis.