Connective Tissue Diseases
Categorical breakdown of terms falling inder the category of Connective Tissue Diseases. Sub categories will become more specific in nature to the terms listed for Connective Tissue Diseases.
Sub-Categories
Terms
Acne Keloid - A type of acneiform disorder in which secondary pyogenic infection in and around pilosebaceous struc...
alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency - Deficiency of the protease inhibitor ALPHA 1-ANTITRYPSIN, leading primarily to degradation of elasti...
Anetoderma - Benign DERMATOSIS caused by a loss of dermal ELASTIC TISSUE resulting in localized sac-like areas of...
Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid - Rheumatoid arthritis of children occurring in three major subtypes defined by the symptoms present d...
Arthritis, Rheumatoid - A chronic systemic disease, primarily of the joints, marked by inflammatory changes in the synovial ...
Bronchomalacia - A congenital or acquired condition of underdeveloped or degeneration of CARTILAGE in the BRONCHI. Th...
Caplan Syndrome - A condition characterized by the presence of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS associated with a specific form of...
Cartilage Diseases - Pathological processes involving the chondral tissue (CARTILAGE)....
Cellulitis - An acute, diffuse, and suppurative inflammation of loose connective tissue, particularly the deep su...
Chondromalacia Patellae - A degeneration of the ARTICULAR CARTILAGE of the PATELLA, caused by a decrease in sulfated MUCOPOLYS...
Collagen Diseases - Historically, a heterogeneous group of acute and chronic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, s...
Connective Tissue Diseases - A heterogeneous group of disorders, some hereditary, others acquired, characterized by abnormal stru...
CREST Syndrome - A mild form of LIMITED SCLERODERMA, a multi-system disorder. Its features include symptoms of CALCIN...
Cutis Laxa - A group of connective tissue diseases in which skin hangs in loose pendulous folds. It is believed t...
Dermatomyositis - A subacute or chronic inflammatory disease of muscle and skin, marked by proximal muscle weakness an...
Dupuytren Contracture - A fibromatosis of the palmar fascia characterized by thickening and contracture of the fibrous bands...
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - A heterogeneous group of autosomally inherited COLLAGEN DISEASES caused by defects in the synthesis ...
Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica - Form of epidermolysis bullosa characterized by atrophy of blistered areas, severe scarring, and nail...
Erythema Induratum - A type of panniculitis characterized histologically by the presence of granulomas, vasculitis, and n...
Felty's Syndrome - A combination of rheumatoid arthritis, splenomegaly, leukopenia, pigmented spots on lower extremitie...
Ganglion Cysts - Nodular tumor-like lesions or mucoid flesh, arising from tendon sheaths, LIGAMENTS, or JOINT CAPSULE...
Granuloma Annulare - Benign granulomatous disease of unknown etiology characterized by a ring of localized or disseminate...
Homocystinuria - Autosomal recessive inborn error of methionine metabolism usually caused by a deficiency of CYSTATHI...
Hyperostosis, Sternocostoclavicular - A rare, benign rheumatologic disorder or syndrome characterized by hyperostosis and soft tissue ossi...
Keloid - A sharply elevated, irregularly shaped, progressively enlarging scar resulting from formation of exc...
Laryngomalacia - A congenital or acquired condition of underdeveloped or degeneration of CARTILAGE in the LARYNX. Thi...
Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous - A form of lupus erythematosus in which the skin may be the only organ involved or in which skin invo...
Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid - A chronic form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus (LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS, CUTANEOUS) in which the skin l...
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic - A chronic, relapsing, inflammatory, and often febrile multisystemic disorder of connective tissue, c...
Lupus Nephritis - Glomerulonephritis associated with autoimmune disease SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS. Lupus nephritis ...
Lupus Vasculitis, Central Nervous System - Central nervous system vasculitis that is associated with SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS. Clinical man...
Marfan Syndrome - An autosomal dominant disorder of CONNECTIVE TISSUE with abnormal features in the heart, the eye, an...
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease - A syndrome with overlapping clinical features of systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, polymyos...
Mucinoses - Mucoid states characterized by the elevated deposition and accumulation of mucin (mucopolysaccharide...
Mucinosis, Follicular - A disease of the pilosebaceous unit, presenting clinically as grouped follicular papules or plaques ...
Mucopolysaccharidoses - Group of lysosomal storage diseases each caused by an inherited deficiency of an enzyme involved in ...
Mucopolysaccharidosis I - Systemic lysosomal storage disease caused by a deficiency of alpha-L-iduronidase (IDURONIDASE) and c...
Mucopolysaccharidosis II - Systemic lysosomal storage disease marked by progressive physical deterioration and caused by a defi...
Mucopolysaccharidosis III - Mucopolysaccharidosis characterized by heparitin sulfate in the urine, progressive mental retardatio...
Mucopolysaccharidosis IV - Genetic disorder of mucopolysaccharide metabolism characterized by skeletal abnormalities, joint ins...
Mucopolysaccharidosis VI - Mucopolysaccharidosis with excessive chondroitin sulfate B in urine, characterized by dwarfism and d...
Mucopolysaccharidosis VII - Mucopolysaccharidosis characterized by excessive dermatan and heparan sulfates in the urine and Hurl...
Myofibroma - A benign tumor that consists chiefly of fibrous CONNECTIVE TISSUE, with variable numbers of MUSCLE C...
Myxedema - A condition characterized by a dry, waxy type of swelling (EDEMA) with abnormal deposits of MUCOPOLY...
Necrobiosis Lipoidica - A degenerative disease of the dermal connective tissue characterized by the development of erythemat...
Necrobiotic Disorders - A group of disorders characterized by swelling, basophilia, and distortion of collagen bundles in th...
Neoplasms, Connective Tissue - Neoplasms composed of connective tissue, including elastic, mucous, reticular, osseous, and cartilag...
Nephritis, Hereditary - A group of inherited conditions characterized initially by HEMATURIA and slowly progressing to RENAL...
Noonan Syndrome - A multifaceted disorder characterized by short stature, webbed neck, ptosis, skeletal malformations,...
Orbital Cellulitis - Inflammation of the loose connective tissues around the ORBIT, bony structure around the eyeball. It...
Osteochondritis - Inflammation of a bone and its overlaying CARTILAGE....
Osteogenesis Imperfecta - Autosomal dominant COLLAGEN DISEASES resulting from defective biosynthesis of COLLAGEN TYPE I and ch...
Osteopoikilosis - An asymptomatic, autosomal dominant trait in which pea-sized sclerotic spots, prominent in the metap...
Panniculitis - General term for inflammation of adipose tissue, usually of the skin, characterized by reddened subc...
Panniculitis, Lupus Erythematosus - A type of lupus erythematosus characterized by deep dermal or subcutaneous nodules, most often on th...
Panniculitis, Lupus Erythematosus - A type of lupus erythematosus characterized by deep dermal or subcutaneous nodules, most often on th...
Panniculitis, Nodular Nonsuppurative - A form of panniculitis characterized by recurrent episodes of fever accompanied by the eruption of s...
Panniculitis, Peritoneal - INFLAMMATION of the underlying layer of ADIPOSE TISSUE (panniculus) of the PERITONEUM, usually of th...
Penile Induration - A condition characterized by hardening of the PENIS due to the formation of fibrous plaques on the d...
Polychondritis, Relapsing - An acquired disease of unknown etiology, chronic course, and tendency to recur. It is characterized ...
Polymyalgia Rheumatica - A syndrome in the elderly characterized by proximal joint and muscle pain, high erythrocyte sediment...
Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum - An inherited disorder of connective tissue with extensive degeneration and calcification of ELASTIC ...
Rheumatic Diseases - Disorders of connective tissue, especially the joints and related structures, characterized by infla...
Rheumatoid Nodule - Subcutaneous nodules seen in 20-30% of rheumatoid arthritis patients. They may arise anywhere on the...
Rheumatoid Vasculitis - Necrotizing VASCULITIS of small and medium size vessels, developing as a complication in RHEUMATOID ...
Scleredema Adultorum - A diffuse, non-pitting induration of the skin of unknown etiology that occurs most commonly in assoc...
Scleroderma, Diffuse - A rapid onset form of SYSTEMIC SCLERODERMA with progressive widespread SKIN thickening over the arms...
Scleroderma, Limited - The least progressive form of SYSTEMIC SCLERODERMA with skin thickening restricted to the face, neck...
Scleroderma, Localized - A term used to describe a variety of localized asymmetrical SKIN thickening that is similar to those...
Scleroderma, Systemic - A chronic multi-system disorder of CONNECTIVE TISSUE. It is characterized by SCLEROSIS in the SKIN, ...
Scleromyxedema - A connective tissue disorder characterized by widespread thickening of SKIN with a cobblestone-like ...
Sjogren's Syndrome - Chronic inflammatory and autoimmune disease in which the salivary and lacrimal glands undergo progre...
Still's Disease, Adult-Onset - Systemic-onset rheumatoid arthritis in adults. It differs from classical rheumatoid arthritis in tha...
Tietze's Syndrome - Idiopathic painful nonsuppurative swellings of one or more costal cartilages, especially of the seco...
Tracheobronchomalacia - A congenital or acquired condition of underdeveloped or degeneration of CARTILAGE in the TRACHEA and...
Tracheomalacia - A congenital or acquired condition of underdeveloped or degeneration of CARTILAGE in the TRACHEA. Th...
Weill-Marchesani Syndrome - Rare congenital disorder of connective tissue characterized by brachydactyly, joint stiffness, child...
Common Chronic Illnesses
Coronary Disease
An imbalance between myocardial functional requirements and the capacity of the CORONARY VESSELS to supply sufficient blood flow. It is a form of MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA (insufficient blood supply to the heart muscle) caused by a decreased capacity of the coronary vessels.
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
A subtype of DIABETES MELLITUS that is characterized by INSULIN deficiency. It is manifested by the sudden onset of severe HYPERGLYCEMIA, rapid progression to DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS, and DEATH unless treated with insulin. The disease may occur at any age, but is most common in childhood or adolescence.
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
A subclass of DIABETES MELLITUS that is not INSULIN-responsive or dependent (NIDDM). It is characterized initially by INSULIN RESISTANCE and HYPERINSULINEMIA; and eventually by GLUCOSE INTOLERANCE; HYPERGLYCEMIA; and overt diabetes. Type II diabetes mellitus is no longer considered a disease exclusively found in adults. Patients seldom develop KETOSIS but often exhibit OBESITY.
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Hypertension
Persistently high systemic arterial BLOOD PRESSURE. Based on multiple readings (BLOOD PRESSURE DETERMINATION), hypertension is currently defined as when SYSTOLIC PRESSURE is consistently greater than 140 mm Hg or when DIASTOLIC PRESSURE is consistently 90 mm Hg or more.
Mesothelioma
A tumor derived from mesothelial tissue (peritoneum, pleura, pericardium). It appears as broad sheets of cells, with some regions containing spindle-shaped, sarcoma-like cells and other regions showing adenomatous patterns. Pleural mesotheliomas have been linked to exposure to asbestos. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Osteoarthritis
A progressive, degenerative joint disease, the most common form of arthritis, especially in older persons. The disease is thought to result not from the aging process but from biochemical changes and biomechanical stresses affecting articular cartilage. In the foreign literature it is often called osteoarthrosis deformans.
