A connective tissue disease is a condition that affects parts of the body that connect everything together. Collagen and elastin make up connective tissues, including ligaments and skin. When a connective tissue disorder is present, these tissues become inflamed and damage to the body can occur. Rheumatoid arthritis and scleroderma are two examples of connective tissue disorder.



 

 ## Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

  department###  [Rheumatology](/departments/rheumatology) 

 A program providing rheumatologic medicine for joint and autoimmune diseases, including diagnosis and treatment for gout, lupus, vasculitis, psoriasis, and other inflammatory cond… 

 

 

  department###  [Mixed Connective Tissue Disease Clinic](/departments/rheumatology/mixed-connective-tissue-disease-clinic) 

 With our expertise in other rheumatic conditions that share features with MCTD, we are uniquely positioned to provide the specialized care this condition requires.