Abstract:Background
The pathogenetical association between autoimmunity and cancer has been previously described.
Objectives
In this study we aimed to better describe the complex relationship between autoimmunity and neoplastic diseases in a retrospective cohort from our outpatient Immunorheumatology clinic. In particular we aimed to identify those immune conditions the diagnosis of which is associated to an increased risk of being diagnosed for a cancer within 2 years before and after the rheumatological syndrome on… Show more
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