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Does undifferentiated connective tissue disease mean a person meets some criteria of a auto immune disease but not enough for a specific one?
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Kind of: It usually refers to a person who has physical exam findings consistent with a connective tissue disorder but objective testing such as blood work or biopsy has failed to reveal the specific type. Don’t hesitate to discuss the specifics of your case with your physician
Answered 11/16/2018
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