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Dx w/ undifferentiated connective tissue disease 9/11/13. where & how do i find any good info. lip biopsy may prove sjorgrens. relieved i'm not crazy.
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Auto immune diseases: These are diseases of immune system that involves joints , cartilage, muscles and skin in multiple organs including eyes, heart, lungs, kidneys, GI tract, blood vessels, nervous system and bone marrow to name few and include lupus, vasculitis , sjogrens etc . Some patients do not fulfill the criteria established for any disease and are called undifferentiated connective tissue disease.Fu with rheumato.
Answered 9/8/2018
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Trusted info sources: I often print patient information from uptodate although this requires a subscription. Also emedicine and mayo clinic have good information.
Answered 9/15/2013
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