Week 2 - Mixed Connective Tissue Disease Flashcards
1
Q
what is mixed connective tissue disease?
A
defined condition where its features are seen in more than 1 other connective tissue disease
2
Q
name some possible features of MCTD?
A
raynauds sclerodactyly arthralgia myositis ILD pulmonary hypertension
3
Q
what antibody is associated with MCTD?
A
anti RNP
4
Q
what screening tests are performed regularly in MCTD and why?
A
echocardiogram - pulmonary hypertension risk
pulmonary function - ILD
5
Q
how is MCTD treated?
A
treatment depends on symptoms and systems affected
immunosuppression used if organ or muscle involvement
