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Learn About Mixed Connective Tissue Disease

What is the definition of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease?
Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is a rare autoimmune disorder that is characterized by features commonly seen in three different connective tissue disorders: systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, and polymyositis. Some affected people may also have symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Signs and symptoms vary but may include Raynaud's phenomenon; arthritis; heart, lung and skin abnormalities; kidney disease; muscle weakness, and dysfunction of the esophagus. The cause of MCTD is currently unknown.
What are the alternative names for Mixed Connective Tissue Disease?
  • Mixed connective tissue disease
  • MCTD
  • Sharp syndrome
Who are the top Mixed Connective Tissue Disease Local Doctors?
Elite in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
Elite in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
Warsaw, MZ, PL 

Agnieszka Paradowska-Gorycka practices in Warsaw, Poland. Ms. Paradowska-Gorycka is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

Elite in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
Elite in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
Oslo, NO 

Ragnar Gunnarsson practices in Oslo, Norway. Mr. Gunnarsson is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. His top areas of expertise are Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Antisynthetase Syndrome, Myositis, and Vasculitis.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
Elite in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
Warsaw, MZ, PL 

Marzena Olesinska practices in Warsaw, Poland. Ms. Olesinska is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Synovectomy.

What are the latest Mixed Connective Tissue Disease Clinical Trials?
Radiologic Features of Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Related Interstitial Lung Disease at Chest High Resolution Computed Tomography

Summary: Lung involvement is one of the most frequent extra articular involvements of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). RA related lung involvement can affect parenchyma, airway, vascular tree and serosa. Among all possible manifestations of lung disease, interstitial lung disease is the most severe being able to compromise quality of life and survival and involves about 20% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis ...

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An Open Label Evaluation of Intralesional Injection of Sodium Thiosulfate in the Treatment of Cutaneous or Tendon Calcinosis in Connective Tissue Disease

Summary: The specific objective of this study is to perform a small, open-label study to assess the safety and efficacy of intralesional, subcutaneous injection of STS on calcinosis symptoms and lesion size in systemic sclerosis (SSc), mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) and dermatomyositis (DM) patients. Injection will be guided by ultrasound, lesion size assessed by ultrasound, and symptom burden by p...

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Published Date: May 13, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center