Mixed connective tissue disease

Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is a rare connective tissue disorder combining clinical features of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), systemic sclerosis (SSc), polymyositis (PM) (see these terms) and/or rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Pneumonia

Inflammation of any part of the lung parenchyma.


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PMID (PMCID)
27366176
(4904562)
OTHER
Case Report of Necrotizing Fasciitis Associated with Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Jiao L, Chagla Z, Kaki RM, Gohla G, Smieja M.
Can J Infect Dis Med Microbiol. 2016;2016:6872739.
We report a case of early necrotizing fasciitis associated with Streptococcus pneumoniae infection in a 26-year-old man who was immunocompromised with mixed connective tissue disease.
23257531
FEMALE Middle Aged
Rapidly progressive respiratory failure in mixed connective tissue disease: report of an autopsy case.
Watanabe Y, Koyama S, Moriguchi M, Miwa C, Shiraishi M, Nomura M, Nokubi M, Terai C, Kawabata Y.
Intern Med. 2012;51(24):3415-9.
The case was diagnosed as mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) due to presence of swollen fingers, Raynaud's phenomenon, muscle weakness, positive anti-U1RNP antibody, pericarditis and interstitial pneumonia.
16595998
FEMALE
Immunosuppressive treatment for mixed connective tissue disease may facilitate the development of adult T cell leukemia/lymphoma in a HTLVI carrier.
Fujiwara H, Nakamura D, Kukita T, Hamada H, Ozaki A, Matsushita K, Matsumoto T, Tei C.
Intern Med. 2006;45(5):297-301.
A 66-year-old woman who was positive for human T-lymphotropic virus type I (HTLV-I) antibody developed mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) with interstitial pneumonia, and was successfully treated with corticosteroid.
15278743
FEMALE Adult
Mixed connective tissue disease with interstitial pneumonia in HTLV-1 carrier: case report and review of the literature.
Shimojima Y, Ishii W, Hineno A, Yamamoto K, Matsuda M, Ikeda S.
Clin Rheumatol. 2004;23(6):548-51.
Mixed connective tissue disease with interstitial pneumonia in HTLV-1 carrier: case report and review of the literature.
15559324
FEMALE Middle Aged
[A case of mixed connective tissue disease successfully treated for hemophagocytic syndrome with intermittent intravenous injection of cyclophosphamide].
Kato M, Sato S, Suzuki M, Oka H, Kaneko Y, Yasuoka H, Nojima T, Suwa A, Hirakata M, Ikeda Y.
Nihon Rinsho Meneki Gakkai Kaishi. 2004;27(5):345-9.
Then she was transferred to Keio University Hospital and she was diagnosed as having mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) manifestating myositis, interstitial pneumonia, pulmonary hypertension and pericarditis.
11579527
MALE
[A case of systemic fat embolism in mixed connective tissue disease associated with interstitial pneumonia during steroid treatment].
Kourakata H, Tanabe Y, Mikami O, Sato K, Suzuki E, Gejyo F.
Nihon Kokyuki Gakkai Zasshi. 2001;39(7):482-6.
A 67-year-old man with a four-year history of mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) associated with interstitial pneumonia was admitted to our hospital with a complaint of dyspnea and moist cough.
11579527
MALE
[A case of systemic fat embolism in mixed connective tissue disease associated with interstitial pneumonia during steroid treatment].
Kourakata H, Tanabe Y, Mikami O, Sato K, Suzuki E, Gejyo F.
Nihon Kokyuki Gakkai Zasshi. 2001;39(7):482-6.
[A case of systemic fat embolism in mixed connective tissue disease associated with interstitial pneumonia during steroid treatment].
10979289
FEMALE Middle Aged
[Mixed connective tissue disease-associated interstitial pneumonia complicated by pneumomediastinum during prednisolone therapy].
Kishi K, Kashiwabara K, Narushima K, Sarashina G, Kobayashi K, Yagyu H, Nakamura H, Matsuoka T.
Nihon Kokyuki Gakkai Zasshi. 2000;38(6):480-4.
The presence of anti RNP-antibody and Raynaud's phenomenon, sclerosis of the fingers, and leukopenia yielded a diagnosis of mixed connective tissue disease associated with interstitial pneumonia.
8685763
MALE Adult
Fatal Cytomegalovirus pneumonia in a patient receiving corticosteroids and methotrexate for mixed connective tissue disease.
Wallace JR, Luchi M.
South Med J. 1996;89(7):726-8.
We describe a patient who had CMV pneumonia while receiving methotrexate and corticosteroids for mixed connective tissue disease.
8685763
MALE Adult
Fatal Cytomegalovirus pneumonia in a patient receiving corticosteroids and methotrexate for mixed connective tissue disease.
Wallace JR, Luchi M.
South Med J. 1996;89(7):726-8.
Fatal Cytomegalovirus pneumonia in a patient receiving corticosteroids and methotrexate for mixed connective tissue disease.
8717301
MALE Middle Aged
[Interstitial pneumonia associated with mixed connective tissue disease--marked improvement with azathioprine].
Suzuki M, Shimizu K, Sakamoto K, Iwase A, Aoki S, Matsuoka R, Nagayama T, Kitamura S.
Nihon Kyobu Shikkan Gakkai Zasshi. 1996;34(1):101-5.
[Interstitial pneumonia associated with mixed connective tissue disease--marked improvement with azathioprine].
8717301
MALE Middle Aged
[Interstitial pneumonia associated with mixed connective tissue disease--marked improvement with azathioprine].
Suzuki M, Shimizu K, Sakamoto K, Iwase A, Aoki S, Matsuoka R, Nagayama T, Kitamura S.
Nihon Kyobu Shikkan Gakkai Zasshi. 1996;34(1):101-5.
A 55-year-old man who complained dyspnea on exertion was given a diagnosis of interstitial pneumonia associated with mixed connective tissue disease, based on symptoms and on physical and laboratory findings.