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Comparison of CECs and EPCs number between patients with and without skin ulcers
| Skin ulcers - SSc patients (33) | Skin ulcers + SSc patients (17) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CECs/mmc | 600 ± 401 | 968 ± 553 | 0.05 |
| EPCs/mms | 142 ± 93 | 158 ± 92 | 0.597 |
CECs, circulating endothelial cells; EPCs, endothelial progenitor cells; SSc, progressive systemic sclerosis.
