Research Notes on Mixed Connective Tissue Diseases
Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is a rheumatic disease that has characteristics similar to lupus, polymyosistis or dermatomyositis, scleroderma and rheumatoid arthritis. Patients with MCTD can have overlap syndromes that involve any combination of the connective tissue diseases, making it difficult to diagnose at onset.
Top Resources on Mixed Connective Tissue Diseases
- eMedicine: Mixed Connective-Tissue Disease
- MedicineNet: Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)
- CNN Health (via Mayo Clinic): Mixed Connective-Tissue Disease
- WrongDiagnosis: Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
- About.com: Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) - Information - Treatment
- Merck Manuals: Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)
Wikipedia: Mixed connective tissue disease
- Cedars-Sinai Health System: Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
- AOL Hometown: Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder Information and Support Group
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