______ is a group of rare diseases that cause abnormal growth of the body's connective tissue.
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Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) Pediatric mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is a rare disease in children that has symptoms of arthritis along with features of scleroderma, dermatomyositis and lupus. It is characterized by lab tests showing the presence of specific antibodies to nuclear proteins (specifically, RNP). MCTD is a type of autoimmune disease.
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Connective tissue disease A connective tissue disease is any disease that has the connective tissues of the body as a target of pathology. Connective tissue is any type of biological tissue with an extensive extracellular matrix that supports, binds together, and protects organs.n patients with connective tissue disease, it is common for collagen and elastin to become injured by inflammation. Many connective tissue diseases feature abnormal immune system activity with inflammation in tissues as a result of an immune system that is directed against one's own body tissues (autoimmunity).
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- Collagen vascular disease is also known as a connective tissue disease. The term is used to describe a group of diseases that affects the body’s collagen. The diseases under collagen vascular disease include: rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, scleroderma, and many more.
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MayoClinic Health Library Mixed connective tissue disease has signs and symptoms of a combination of disorders — primarily lupus, scleroderma and polymyositis. For this reason, mixed connective tissue disease is sometimes referred to as an overlap disease. In mixed connective tissue disease, the symptoms of the separate diseases usually don't appear all at once. Instead, they tend to occur in sequence over a number of years, which can make diagnosis more complicated.
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Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is a very rare inherited connective tissue disorder characterized by the abnormal development of bone in areas of the body where bone is not normally present (heterotopic ossification), such as the ligaments, tendons, and skeletal muscles.
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- Osteogenesis imperfecta is a phenotypically and molecularly heterogeneous group of inherited connective tissue. disorders that share similar skeletal abnormalities causing bone fragility and deformity.
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- 1 Mixed connective tissue disease is considered an overlap of three connective tissue diseases, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, and polymyositis.  Diagnosis of mixed connective tissue disease is supported by detecting abnormal antibodies in the blood.
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- a chronic metabolic condition in adults caused by oversecretion of growth hormones by the pituitary gland. It is characterized by gradual, marked soft tissue enlargement and widening and thickening of skeletal bones in the face, jaw, hands, and feet. Hypertrophy of the vocal cords leads to deepening of the voice. (Marie's disease), a condition caused by hyperfunction of the pituitary gland in adults. Characterized by enlargement of the skeletal extremities, including the feet, hands, mandible, and nose. Acromegaly.
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Peyronie's Disease Peyronie's Disease Overview & Causes . Peyronie's Disease is an inflammatory, benign condition that may cause a curvature, deformity or shortening of the erect penis. This process is produced by scar formation in the fibrous covering of the erectile bodies of the penis.
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What is a connective tissue disease? In patients with connective tissue diseases, it is common for collagen and elastin to become injured by inflammation. Many connective tissue diseases feature abnormal immune system activity with inflammation in tissues as a result of an immune system that is directed against one's own body tissues (autoimmunity).
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- Fallout 4 was rumored several times prior to the game's announcement. The game was announced on June 3, 2015, and the first gameplay footage of the game was shown at Bethesda's own conference at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2015. The game also introduces full voice acting and dynamic conversations.
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- 1 Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is a rare genetic disorder that occurs when muscle and supportive tissues of the body, such as the tendons, ligaments, and cartilage, are gradually replaced with bone.
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- This rare autoimmune connective tissue disorder caused by the overproduction of collagen hardens skin and internal organs. Skin is designed to be supple and smooth, and organs work best when there is no restriction or fibrosis.
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- Scleroderma, a rare autoimmune disease characterized by abnormal connective tissue growth, can wreak havoc on everything from the skin and heart to lungs, teeth, speech, and movement. The overproduction of collagen causes the skin and organs to harden, leading them to atrophy and possibly fail.
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- Collagen Vascular Disease. Alternative Name: Connective Tissue Diseases (CTD). Connective tissue is a major tissue in our body and is responsible for forming the structure of the body parts. It is made up of two proteins collagen and elastin.
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- Fibrous dysplasia is an abnormal bone growth where normal bone is replaced with fibrous bone tissue. It causes abnormal growth or swelling of bone. It can occur in any part of the skeleton but the bones of the skull, thigh, shin, ribs, upper arm and pelvis are most commonly affected.Fibrous dysplasia is very rare, and there is no known cure.t can occur in any part of the skeleton but the bones of the skull, thigh, shin, ribs, upper arm and pelvis are most commonly affected. Fibrous dysplasia is very rare, and there is no known cure.
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Alone we are rare. Together we are strong.â¥ Donate Today General Discussion. Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects connective tissue, which is the material between cells of the body that gives the tissues form and strength. Connective tissue is found all over the body and multiple organ systems may be affected in individuals with Marfan syndrome.n approximately 25-30 percent of Marfan syndrome cases, this mutation occurs as the result of a new mutation. The risk of passing the abnormal gene from affected parent to offspring is 50% for each pregnancy.
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- Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD), which was first described in 1972, is classically considered as an overlap, or mix, of three specific connective-tissue diseases: systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, and polymyositis.ixed connective tissue disease (MCTD), which was first described in 1972, is classically considered as an overlap, or mix, of three specific connective-tissue diseases: systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, and polymyositis.
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- 1 Connective tissues are the framework of the cells of the body. 2  Mixed connective tissue disease is considered an overlap of three connective tissue diseases, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, and polymyositis.  Diagnosis of mixed connective tissue disease is supported by detecting abnormal antibodies in the blood.
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- Connective tissue diseases are actually a group of medical diseases. A connective tissue disease is any disease that has the connective tissues of the body as a primary target of pathology. The connective tissues are the structural portions of our body that essentially hold the cells of the body together.
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Autoimmune Diseases Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is a rare autoimmune disorder. An autoimmune disorder is one in which the immune system mistakenly views the body’s own tissues as “invaders” and attacks them.ixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is a rare autoimmune disorder. An autoimmune disorder is one in which the immune system mistakenly views the body’s own tissues as “invaders” and attacks them.
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Overview Mixed connective tissue disease can lead to serious complications, including: 1  High blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension). This condition is the main cause of death in people with mixed connective tissue disease.  Interstitial lung disease.
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- Overview & Causes. Peyronie's Disease is an inflammatory, benign condition that may cause a curvature, deformity or shortening of the erect penis. This process is produced by scar formation in the fibrous covering of the erectile bodies of the penis.
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Overview of Autoimmune Disorders of Connective Tissue An autoimmune disorder of connective tissue (also called an autoimmune rheumatic disorder or autoimmune collagen-vascular disorder) is diagnosed on the basis of its particular symptom pattern, the findings during a physical examination, and the results of laboratory tests.
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Peyronie's Disease Peyronie's Disease. This is a condition in which patches of scar tissue (fibrous plaques) develop along the shaft of the penis. This can result in changes in the shape (bending or deformity) of the penis, painful erections and difficulties with having sex (intercourse).