Abstract:Mixed connective tissue disease is a distinct complex overlap disorder characterised by combination of clinical features of systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, polymyositis and rheumatoid arthritis. Higher levels of anti-U1-ribonucleoprotein (anti-U1RNP) antibody has been found in these patients. 39 year old female, known case of hypothyroidism, came with complaints of multiple joint pains with swelling associated with morning stiffness of fingers since last 2 years. She also had dryness of skin,… Show more
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