Journal article
Authors list: Aringer, M.; Mueller-Ladner, U.; Burkhardt, H.; Distler, J. H. W.; Distler, O.; Graninger, W. B.; Guenther, C.; Hunzelmann, N.; Kiener, H.; Sticherling, M.; Sunderkoetter, C.; Walker, U. A.; Riemekasten, G.
Publication year: 2015
Pages: 100-103
Journal: Zeitschrift für Rheumatologie
Volume number: 74
Issue number: 2
ISSN: 0340-1855
eISSN: 1435-1250
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00393-014-1550-5
Publisher: Springer
Abstract:
Large data bases and the projects arising from them have led to a much improved understanding of systemic sclerosis over the last decade. Serology has developed further so that more autoantibodies are available for routine testing. Capillary microscopy has become standard and relevant progress has also been made in therapy. Many diagnostic terms found in medical documentation do not adequately reflect this progress. The nomenclature is inconsistent and, therefore, confusing. The international classification of diseases (ICD) nomenclature is, from our point of view, also in need of improvement. This article aims to reestablish a common German language standard for systemic sclerosis, which reflects current knowledge and is suitable for implementation in the clinical routine.
Citation Styles
Harvard Citation style: Aringer, M., Mueller-Ladner, U., Burkhardt, H., Distler, J., Distler, O., Graninger, W., et al. (2015) Common German language nomenclature for systemic sclerosis, Zeitschrift für Rheumatologie, 74(2), pp. 100-103. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00393-014-1550-5
APA Citation style: Aringer, M., Mueller-Ladner, U., Burkhardt, H., Distler, J., Distler, O., Graninger, W., Guenther, C., Hunzelmann, N., Kiener, H., Sticherling, M., Sunderkoetter, C., Walker, U., & Riemekasten, G. (2015). Common German language nomenclature for systemic sclerosis. Zeitschrift für Rheumatologie. 74(2), 100-103. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00393-014-1550-5
Keywords
AUTOANTIBODIES; Capillary microscope; Data banks; EARLY-DIAGNOSIS; MULTICENTER
