Mixed Connective Tissue Disease

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf autoimmune disease
systemic connective tissue disease
gptkbp:affects gptkb:skin
gptkb:skeletal_muscle
heart
lungs
gastrointestinal tract
kidneys
joints
muscles
gptkbp:complication pulmonary hypertension
interstitial lung disease
cardiac involvement
renal involvement
gptkbp:diagnosedBy clinical criteria
serological tests
anti-U1 RNP antibody test
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1972
Sharp et al.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
gptkbp:ICD-10_code M35.1
gptkbp:overlapsWith gptkb:systemic_lupus_erythematosus
gptkb:systemic_sclerosis
rheumatoid arthritis
polymyositis
gptkbp:prevalence rare
gptkbp:prognosis variable
gptkbp:riskFactor genetic predisposition
female sex
gptkbp:signature gptkb:anemia
thrombocytopenia
leukopenia
elevated ESR
high anti-U1 RNP antibodies
positive ANA
gptkbp:symptom gptkb:Raynaud's_phenomenon
fever
fatigue
arthritis
muscle weakness
pericarditis
pulmonary hypertension
pleuritis
skin changes
esophageal dysmotility
swollen hands
myositis
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:mycophenolate_mofetil
gptkb:methotrexate
physical therapy
azathioprine
corticosteroids
immunosuppressive drugs
hydroxychloroquine
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:MCTD
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8