Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) Flashcards
1
Q
What is MCTD
A
a defined condition which features symptoms also seen in other connective tissue diseases (CTDs).
2
Q
What common symptoms present with MCTD (6)
A
Raynauds phenomenon
Arthralgia/arthritis
Myositis
Sclerodactyly
Pulmonary hypertension
Interstitial lung disease (ILD)
3
Q
antibodies
A
anti-RNP antibodies.
4
Q
investigation (2)
A
the risk of pulmonary hypertension
regular echocardiograms (annually) are suggested.
Screening for ILD with pulmonary function tests
5
Q
management (2)
A
Calcium channel blockers may be helpful for Raynauds.
If there is significant muscle or lung disease then immunosuppression may be required.
