mixed connective tissue disease Flashcards
1
Q
what is it?
A
specifically defined condition that features symptoms also seen in other connective tissue diseases
2
Q
what is clinical presentation?
A
Raynaud’s
arthralgia/arthritis
myositis
sclerodactyly
pulmonary hypertension
ILD
3
Q
what investigations are used?
A
antibodies
4
Q
what antibody is associated with it?
A
anti-RNP antibodies
5
Q
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