Admitted with epistaxis, discharged on immunosuppressants! - An Unusual Presentation of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) is a complex disease that is a combination of several other clinical conditions, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), systemic sclerosis (SSc), and polymyositis/dermatomyositis (PM/DM). What makes MCTD challenging is the fact that there are no current management guidelines. Instead, treatment is usually chosen based on organ involvement using SLE, SSc, and PM/DM guidelines. In this paper, we will discuss an unusual presentation of MCTD, the workup that led to the diagnosis, the immunological profile, and the management plan for this rare disease.
Authors
- Basem Al Achras
- Anne C Laird
Institutions
- Georgetown University (US)
- MedStar Health (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
- Published
- 2024-09-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.55729/2000-9666.1383
- Primary Topic
- Vascular Anomalies and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00