Connective Tissue Diseases

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Created January 2008

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Granuloma
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Lupus
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Marfan Syndrome
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Raynaud's Phenomenon
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Links to information about Raynaud´s Phenomenon (or Raynaud´s Disease).
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Title:   Connective tissue cancer
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   Connective tissue cancers are named according to the tissue in which they begin. They include liposarcomas (tumours of fat tissue) and fibrosarcomas (tumours of fibrous tissue).
Date:   Mar 2007
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:   Jul 2007
Title:   Scleroderma
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Scleroderma is a generalised disease which produces fibrosis, degeneration and inflammation of skin and other tissue.
Date:   May 2006
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. There is no cure but the symptoms can be managed.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Baker's cyst
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The knee contains sacs of fluid (bursae) that help cushion the joint. Baker's cyst is a pronounced swelling on the back of the knee, caused by the abnormal collection of fluid inside the bursae. Arthritis and knee injury can lead to Baker's cyst.
Date:   Dec 2008
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.
Date:   Jul 2008
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 options include surgery.
Date:   Sep 2007
Title:   Connective tissue dysplasias
Publisher:   Sydney Children's Hospital,The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Description:   The name 'connective tissue dysplasia' covers a wide range of disorders. These disorders are caused by defects in the connective tissues such as bone, ligaments, tendons and skin.
Date:   Aug 2000
Title:   Autologous cartilage 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 covers the knee joint surfaces to decrease friction and mechanical load on the joint. Damage or breakdown of the cartilage (articular surface) can decrease mobility of the joint and cause pain on movement and continuing deterioratio...
Date:   May 2006
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 DLE are common in women of childbearing age...
Date:   Jan 2000
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:   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:   Localized scleroderma
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of scleroderma by professional health specialists.
Date:   Jul 2008
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