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Autoimmune Disorders of Connective Tissue
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Overview of Autoimmune Disorders of Connective Tissue
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Autoimmune Myositis
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Prognosis
Treatment
Eosinophilic Fasciitis
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Prognosis
Treatment
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Prognosis
Treatment
Relapsing Polychondritis
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Prognosis
Treatment
Sjögren Syndrome
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Established criteria
Tear and saliva tests
Blood tests
Prognosis
Treatment
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Symptoms
Joint problems
Skin and mucous membrane problems
Lung problems
Heart problems
Lymph node and spleen problems
Nervous system problems
Kidney problems
Blood problems
Gastrointestinal tract problems
Pregnancy problems
Diagnosis
Laboratory tests
Prognosis
Treatment
Mild to moderate lupus
Severe lupus
Maintenance drug therapy
Other medical conditions and pregnancy
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Systemic Sclerosis
Symptoms
Skin changes
Joint changes
Gastrointestinal system changes
Lung and heart changes
Kidney changes
CREST syndrome
Diagnosis
Prognosis
Treatment
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