Collagenoses M35.9

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Connective Tissue Diseases

Definition
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The term covers a number of serious, potentially life-threatening systemic diseases of unknown etiology and only partially known pathogenesis. Fundamental are disorders of immune regulation or autoimmunological processes. Collagenoses include diseases of the scleroderma group, dermatomyositis group, lupus erythematosus group and rheumatoid arthritis.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020