A 25-Year-Old Female With a Variable Presentation of MCTD: A Case Report
September 2024
TLDR Careful diagnosis and management of MCTD are crucial due to potential severe complications.
This case report discusses a 25-year-old female diagnosed with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD), a rare condition characterized by features of several autoimmune diseases. The patient exhibited symptoms such as joint pain, alopecia, and a photosensitive rash, but no morning stiffness. The report highlights the importance of careful diagnosis and management of MCTD due to its potential severe complications, including pulmonary hypertension and renal crisis. The occurrence of MCTD in this particular geographical region is noted as unusual, drawing special interest from medical professionals.