How is a connective tissue disorder diagnosed?You may have symptoms of several types of connective tissue disorders. This can make diagnosis difficult. Over time, you may develop one type of connective tissue disorder.Blood tests may be used to measure the amount of inflammation in your body or...
Connective tissue is found throughout the body, where it provides support, protection, and structure to other parts of the body. Connective tissue disorders are caused by issues that prevent connective tissue from functioning properly. Collagen is the primary component of connective tissue. There are...
Connective tissue diseases affect the skin, tendons and bones. Related disorders include Sjogren's syndrome and Raynaud's phenomenon. Sjogren's syndrome is a connective tissue disorder which, among other symptoms, causes dryness of the eyes and mouth. Raynaud's phenomenon is a disorder that ...
What layer of the integumentary system is loose connective tissue? What organs make up the integumentary system? What do glands do in the integumentary system? What does the integumentary system protect the body from? What are the integumentary system?s specialized cells? What are the accessory or...
A connective tissue disorder such as Marfan syndrome or vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome A family history of TAA Cigarette or cocaine use Diabetes Excess body weight or obesity A history of a tear in or injury to your aortaWhat are the signs and symptoms of a TAA?You...
The CRP test only requires a simple blood draw. The test cannot tell you why or where inflammation is occurring, but it can point to possible causes. There are many, including infection, pancreatitis, an autoimmune disorder, or cancer. ...
What is mild multilevel degenerative disc disease? How is osteogenesis imperfecta related to connective tissue disorders? What classifies a degenerative disease? What is the medical term for platelets? What is an example of a degenerative disease?
Evidence is presented that actinic granuloma is not a specific connective tissue disorder as it is thought to be by O'Brien. Granulomatous inflammation does not result simply from a response to elastotic fibers, but is a consequence of p... Ackerman,A Bernard - 《Am J Dermatopathol》 被引...
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Once the doctor has identified the cause of panniculitis, appropriate treatment is initiated. For instance, some cases of erythema nodosum may require stopping the intake of a specific drug or administration of a certain antibiotic. In the case of connective tissue disorders, such as lupus erythemat...