Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4172698 | Paediatrics and Child Health | 2010 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Most paediatric connective tissue disorders (CTDs) are rare, heterogeneous, and have unknown aetiology. When vascular injury occurs in the setting of a preexisting CTD, it often correlates with disease severity and portends a poorer prognosis. It may involve virtually any organ system and present in a myriad of ways. This review focuses on recent insights into the clinical presentation, pathogenic mechanisms, particularly the role of endothelial injury and the newer therapeutic approaches for rare childhood CTDs.
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Authors
Despina Eleftheriou, Paul A. Brogan, Patricia Woo,