Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease frequently associated with gastrointestinal (GI) involvement. GI manifestations are heterogeneous, may occur throughout the entire tract from the very early stages of the disease and are often associated with a significant burden of symptoms and complications, leading to high morbidity and mortality. Diagnosis often remains challenging due to the lack of sensitive instruments for early detection and the reliance on invasive or expensive diagnostic tools.
