The association of silica exposure with or without silicosis and the subsequent development
of systemic sclerosis is known as Erasmus syndrome.
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In comparison, with other connective tissue disorders, this association is relatively
rare and currently, there are few described cases of this entity.
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Published online: July 22, 2022
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