Undifferentiated connective tissue disease historical perspective
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD) was first explored by LeRoy et al in 1980.
Historical Perspective
- Mixed connective tissue disorder was first coined in 1973 which lead to emergence of a new term in 1980.[1]
- Undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD) was first explored by LeRoy et al in 1980.[2]
References
- ↑ Sharp GC: Mixed connective tissue disease (Chapter 51), Arthritis and Allied Conditions. Edited by DJ McCarty.Ninth edition. Philadelphia, Lea & Febiger, 1979, pp 737-74 1
- ↑ LeRoy EC, Maricq HR, Kahaleh MB (March 1980). “Undifferentiated connective tissue syndromes”. Arthritis Rheum. 23 (3): 341–3. PMID 7362686.
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