Collagen-vascular overlap syndrome: Difference between revisions
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== Additional Info == | == Additional Info == | ||
*An overlap syndrome is an autoimmune disease of connective tissue in which a person presents with symptoms of two or more diseases. | *An overlap syndrome is an autoimmune disease of connective tissue in which a person presents with symptoms of two or more diseases. | ||
*Mixed connective tissue disease is a term used by some doctors to describe a disorder characterized by features of systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, and polymyositis. Raynaud phenomenon, joint pains, various skin abnormalities, muscle weakness, and problems with internal organs can develop | |||
incl mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) | incl mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) | ||