MCTD

Mixed connective tissue disease

An overlap condition with features of lupus, scleroderma and polymyositis, linked to anti-U1 RNP antibodies.

What it is

MCTD combines symptoms of several connective tissue diseases. Raynaud's is often an early sign.

Signs people often notice

•Raynaud's
•Joint pain
•Muscle inflammation
•Lung involvement

Who it affects

More common in women aged 20–40.

Questions worth asking your clinician

?Which antibodies are present?
?Which organs should we monitor?
?What treatment suits me?

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