Collagen vascular diseases.
Collagen vascular diseases are multisystem disorders that frequently affect the skin. At times, cutaneous disease is the initial manifestation. This article focuses on lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, and sclerodermoid syndromes.
Callen
J P
JP
Department of Medicine, University of Louisville, Kentucky, USA. jefca@aol.com
D003095:Collagen Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003882:Dermatomyositis / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008178:Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous / Q000503:physiopathology; D008179:Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid / Q000503:physiopathology; D012594:Scleroderma, Localized / Q000503:physiopathology; D012595:Scleroderma, Systemic / Q000503:physiopathology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology*