[Mixed connective tissue disease in a male patient chronically exposed to toxic chemicals].
A case of the mixed disease of the connective tissue (MCTD) in male patient occupationally exposed to PVC and other toxic agents is presented. Clinical symptoms consisted of the typical signs of SLE, rheumatoid arthritis and lupoid hepatitis. MCTD diagnosis was confirmed serologically by the presence of autoantibodies anti-RNP. Prednisone administered in the daily dose of 60 mg produced remission.
Panaszek
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Katedry i Kliniki Chorób Wewnetrznych i Alergologii AM we Wrocławiu.
Małolepszy
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Wrzyszcz
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Jutel
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M
Machaj
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Z
D000328:Adult; D002617:Chemical Industry; D015386:Hazardous Substances / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008947:Mixed Connective Tissue Disease / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D011143:Polyvinyl Chloride / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012698:Serologic Tests
D015386:Hazardous Substances; D011143:Polyvinyl Chloride
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