Female sexual dysfunction in systemic sclerosis: The role of endothelial growth factor and endostatin.

Journal: Journal of scleroderma and related disorders
Published Date: Jun 1, 2018

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Since female sexual dysfunction in systemic sclerosis women is multifactorial, we can assume that vascular damage may play a role in pathogenesis. The aim of the study was to evaluate the clitoral blood flow, by Echo color Doppler, and to correlate it whit serum levels of vascular endothelial growth factor and endostatin.

Authors

  • Antonietta Gigante
    Clinical Immunology Unit-Scleroderma Center, Department of Clinical Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
  • Luca Navarini
    Immuno-Rheumatology Unit, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
  • Domenico Margiotta
    Immuno-Rheumatology Unit, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
  • Biagio Barbano
    Clinical Immunology Unit-Scleroderma Center, Department of Clinical Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
  • Antonella Afeltra
    Immuno-Rheumatology Unit, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
  • Edoardo Rosato
    Clinical Immunology Unit-Scleroderma Center, Department of Clinical Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.

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