Connective Tissue Diseases

Follow the links below to find information about connective tissue diseases.

For information on specific conditions, such as granuloma, lupus, Marfan Syndrome and Raynaud's Disease, follow the links to the HealthInsite topic pages below.

Reviewed March 2011

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Granuloma

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Links to information about granuloma, including Sarcoidosis and Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD).

Lupus

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Links to information on lupus, including discoid lupus, and systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE.

Marfan Syndrome

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Links to information on Marfan Syndrome.

Raynaud's Phenomenon

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Links to information about Raynaud´s Phenomenon (or Raynaud´s Disease).

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Title:   Cysts - ganglion cysts
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A ganglion cyst is a benign ball of fluid that grows on a tendon or joint, usually in the hand or wrist. Most ganglion cysts go away by themselves. Treatment options include surgery or needle aspiration.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Dupuytren's contracture
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Dupuytren's contracture is a shortening and thickening of the palm's tissue that results in clawing of the fingers. The cause is unknown, but it is thought to have a hereditary component. Other risk factors include advancing age and certain conditions, such as alcoholism, epilepsy and diabetes. Treatment includes a range of therapies or surgery.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Baker's cyst
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Baker's cyst is a pronounced swelling on the back of the knee. The knee contains sacs of fluid (bursae) that help cushion the joint. Baker's cyst is an abnormal collection of fluid. Baker's cyst is also known as a popliteal cyst. Arthritis and knee injury can lead to Baker's cyst.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Autologous chondrocyte implantation for full thickness articular cartilage defects of the knee
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   A layer of cartilage covering the knee joint surfaces acts to protect the joint and reduce friction. Damage to the cartilage (articular surface) can decrease mobility of the joint and cause pain on movement. Continuing deterioration of the surface may l...
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Scleroderma affects the skin
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Scleroderma is a disease of the body's connective tissue. The most common symptom is a thickening and hardening of the skin, particularly of the hands and face but also the internal organs such as the heart, lungs and kidneys. There is no cure but the symptoms can be managed.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD, Alpha-1)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited disease which affects the liver and lungs. Alpha 1-antitrypsin is an enzyme synthesised in the liver. If the level of alpha 1-antitrypsin is too low, protease enzymes can act unopposed, and cause excess protein breakdown. A genetic mutation can cause these low levels of alpha 1-antitrypsin.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Intravenous alpha-1 antitrypsin augmentation therapy for treating patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and lung disease
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited disorder that can cause lung disease. It affects about 1 in 1600 to 5000 people. Those with lung disease suffer from shortness of breath, reduced ability to exercise and wheezing. People who smoke are more ...
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Scleroderma
Publisher:   Arthritis Australia
Description:   Scleroderma is a condition that affects the connective tissues of the body. This information sheet is for people affected by scleroderma to help them understand how they may be affected and what they can do to manage this condition.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Cysts explained
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Cysts can form anywhere in the body. Depending on the type and location, a cyst can be as small as a blister or large enough to hold litres of fluid. The typical treatment for any cyst is removal by surgery and a routine test for cancer, even though most cysts are benign.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Drugs for discoid lupus erythematosus
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a severe form of skin inflammation which occurs particularly on sun-exposed skin. It can cause permanent scarring but this can be prevented by early treatment. All forms of cutaneous lupus erythematosus are most comm...
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Scleroderma - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Scleroderma is a generalised disease which produces fibrosis, degeneration and inflammation of skin and other tissue.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Bisphosphonate therapy for osteogenesis imperfecta
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Osteogenesis imperfecta is an inherited disorder of type I collagen characterized by low bone mass, bone fragility, and fractures with minimal or no trauma. Treatment for the disorder is largely supportive, but recently bisphosphonate therapy has been e...
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Localized scleroderma
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of localized scleroderma by professional health specialists.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Systemic scleroderma (systemic sclerosis)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of systemic sclerosis by professional health specialists.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Relapsing polychondritis
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of relapsing polychondritis by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Fibrous dysplasia (inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia; idiopathic fibrous hyperplasia )
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of fibrous dysplasia by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) written by professional medical specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008

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