Background: Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD; also known as Sharp's syndrome) is a rare autoimmune inflammatory disorder characterized by high titer of U1 ribonucleoprotein (U1RNP) antibody and clinical and serological overlap of systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, and polymyositis. ...
periarteritis nodosa, polyarteritis nodosa - a progressive disease of connective tissue that is characterized by nodules along arteries; nodules may block the artery and result in inadequate circulation to the particular area periodontal disease, periodontitis - a disease that attacks the gum and bone...
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Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis & prognosis from the Merck Manuals - Medical Professional Version.
Mixed connective tissue disease(MCTD) is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by certain symptoms shared bylupus,scleroderma,polymyositisordermatomyositis, andrheumatoid arthritis. However, in MCTD, the symptoms are not as severe or extensive as with a specific one of these disorders. ...
Focus on ischaemic heart disease: secondary prevention, cardiogenic shock, and novel therapeutic targets One specific topic discussed is the management of aortic disease in children with FBN1-related Marfan syndrome, a hereditary connective tissue disorder. The... F Crea - 《European Heart Journal》...
Heart failure –Mixed connective tissue disease –MyocarditisA 30-year-old woman with mixed connective tissue disease was admitted with Wernicke's aphasia and progressive dyspnoea with chest pain. Multiple brain infarcts on a computed tomographic scan were compatible with a thromboembolic aetiology. ...
To characterize the epidemiology of mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) from 1983 to 2014. Methods An inception cohort of patients with incident MCTD in 1985-2014 in Olmsted County, Minnesota was identified based on comprehensive individual medical record review. Diagnosis of MCTD required fulfillm...
We aimed to characterize the prevalence of depression and anxiety in pediatric SLE, and their association with healthcare utilization. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of pediatric SLE and mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) subjects and healthy controls aged 8 years and above. We...
Porcine respiratory disease complex (PRDC) significantly impacts the swine industry worldwide, leading to economic losses due to poor growth performance, reduced feed efficiency, higher medication costs, and adversely affecting pig welfare by causing cli