Sheri-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences,
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
India
Case Report
Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder Associated with Scleroderma Renal Crisis
Author(s): Imran Khan, Irfan Khan, Tahir Ahmad and Huma NoorImran Khan, Irfan Khan, Tahir Ahmad and Huma Noor
Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is a rheumatic disease with a combination of multiple connective tissue disorders, which includes dermatomyositis or polymyositis, systemic sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis and Sjogren’s syndrome. Renal involvement in mixed connective tissue disorder is a rare occurrence. We present a case of MCTD presenting with SRC managed with ACE Inhibitor (Captopril). The patient had advanced renal failure and presently on maintenance haemodialysis... Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0959.1000154
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