Disease evolution in mixed connective tissue disease: results from a long-term nationwide prospective cohort study

Disease evolution in mixed connective tissue disease: results from a long-term nationwide prospective cohort study

Abstract Background The phenotypic stability of mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is not clear, and knowledge about disease activity and remission is scarce. We aimed to establish the occurrence of evolution from MCTD to another defined rheumatic condition, and the prevalence and durability of...

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Main Authors: Silje Reiseter, Ragnar Gunnarsson, Jukka Corander, Joanna Haydon, May Brit Lund, Trond Mogens Aaløkken, Eli Taraldsrud, Siri Opsahl Hetlevik, Øyvind Molberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:Arthritis Research & Therapy
Subjects:
Mixed connective tissue disease
Antibodies
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Systemic sclerosis
Anti-ribonucleoprotein
Remission
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13075-017-1494-7

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