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

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2
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name some possible features of MCTD?

A
raynauds
sclerodactyly
arthralgia
myositis
ILD
pulmonary hypertension
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3
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what antibody is associated with MCTD?

A

anti RNP

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4
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what screening tests are performed regularly in MCTD and why?

A

echocardiogram - pulmonary hypertension risk

pulmonary function - ILD

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5
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how is MCTD treated?

A

treatment depends on symptoms and systems affected

immunosuppression used if organ or muscle involvement

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