Connective tissue disease
Connective Tissue Disease
Connective tissue disease (pronunciation: kuh-nek-tiv tish-oo dih-zeez) is a group of medical disorders that primarily affect the body's connective tissues. Connective tissues are the structural portions of our body that essentially hold the cells of the body together. These tissues form a framework, or matrix, for the body.
Etymology
The term "connective tissue disease" is derived from the function of the affected tissues. "Connective" refers to the tissue's role in connecting and supporting other tissues and organs, while "disease" refers to the presence of abnormal conditions or disorders.
Types of Connective Tissue Diseases
There are several types of connective tissue diseases, including:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Scleroderma
- Dermatomyositis
- Polymyositis
- Mixed connective tissue disease
- Marfan syndrome
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Symptoms
Symptoms of connective tissue diseases can vary greatly depending on the specific disease and the individual patient. However, common symptoms include:
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of connective tissue diseases typically involves a combination of medical history, physical examination, and laboratory tests, including blood tests and imaging studies.
Treatment
Treatment for connective tissue diseases depends on the specific disease and the severity of the symptoms. Treatment options may include:
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Connective tissue disease
- Wikipedia's article - Connective tissue disease
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