title: Collagen-vascular diseases.
abstract: Some of the collagen-vascular diseases and overlap syndromes included are polymyosititis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, Sjögren's syndrome, and Raynaud's phenomenon. Because diagnosis and treatment can be complicated, primary care physicians may want to seek experienced consultation.
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003095:Collagen Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003882:Dermatomyositis / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D008947:Mixed Connective Tissue Disease / Q000175:diagnosis; D009220:Myositis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D011928:Raynaud Disease / Q000175:diagnosis; D012595:Scleroderma, Systemic / Q000175:diagnosis; D012859:Sjogren's Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis; D014657:Vasculitis / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents