Suspected connective tissue disease
GGC - Referral Management
Warning
Patients with positive antibody results in the absence of symptoms may not have underlying disease – can use sci advice if wish to discuss
- Atypical Raynauds: late onset, digital ulceration
- SLE: Rash, photosensitivity, oral ulcers, Raynauds, joint pains, chest pain (pleuritic/pericarditis), fatigue, low white cells, low platelets
- Systemic sclerosis: Raynauds, SOB, indigestion
- Inflammatory myopathies: Progressive muscle weakness (usually proximal) +/- rashes
- Sjӧgren syndrome: Dry mouth, dry eyes, parotid or submandibular swelling