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'''Connective tissue diseases''', also '''connective tissue disorders''', are infrequently seen by [[pathologist]]s. | '''Connective tissue diseases''', also '''connective tissue disorders''', are infrequently seen by [[pathologist]]s. | ||
They may be very important in the context of [[forensic pathology]], as they may be an explanation for multiple fractures | They may be very important in the context of [[forensic pathology]], as they may be an explanation for multiple fractures, which may be seen in child abuse. | ||
=Specific entities= | |||
==Mixed connective tissue disease== | |||
*Abbreviated ''MCTD''. | |||
===General=== | |||
*A wastebasket diagnosis in [[rheumatology]]. | |||
Usually has some features of:<ref>URL: [http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/bone_joint_and_muscle_disorders/autoimmune_disorders_of_connective_tissue/mixed_connective_tissue_disease_mctd.html http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/bone_joint_and_muscle_disorders/autoimmune_disorders_of_connective_tissue/mixed_connective_tissue_disease_mctd.html]. Accessed on: 18 February 2012.</ref> | |||
*[[Systemic lupus erythematosus]]. | |||
*Systemic sclerosis. | |||
*[[Polymyositis]]. | |||
==Ehlers-Danlos syndrome== | ==Ehlers-Danlos syndrome== | ||
{{Main|Ehlers-Danlos syndrome}} | {{Main|Ehlers-Danlos syndrome}} | ||