Characteristics of the patients with systemic sclerosis in the white French population. Data are n (%) unless otherwise indicated.
| Characteristics | SSc Cohort, n = 1031 |
|---|---|
| Age, yrs ± SD | 46.2 ± 14.8 |
| Female, % | 85.7 |
| Disease duration, yrs ± SD | 10.6 ± 8.1 |
| Diffuse cutaneous subtype | 321/971 (33) |
| Limited cutaneous subtype | 650/971 (67) |
| Antinuclear antibodies (≥ 1/180) | 739/928 (80) |
| Positive antitopoisomerase I antibodies | 253/928 (27) |
| Positive anticentromere I antibodies | 377/928 (41) |
| Fibrosing alveolitis on CT scan | 359/920 (39) |
| Pulmonary arterial hypertension | 68/965 (7) |
| Digital ulcers (past or present) | 333/918 (36) |
CT: computed tomography.