Connective Tissue Diseases

Systemic Lupus erythematosus (SLE)

SLE is an autoimmune disease characterised by the production of antibodies to components of the cell nucleus in association with a diverse array of clinical manifestations that can affect virtually any organ of the body.
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Sjögren’s Syndrome (SjS)

Sjögren’s Syndrome (SjS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown origin and one of the more prevalent autoimmune disorders. It is characterised by lymphocytic infiltration into exocrine glands, which causes diminished lacrimal and salivary gland secretion due to loss of proper function.
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Systemic Sclerosis/Scleroderma (SSc)

SSc is a generalised autoimmune disorder characterised by progressive thickening of the skin due to deposition of collagen.  This can also affect visceral organs such as the gut, lungs, heart, kidneys and muscles.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

RA is characterised by chronic and erosive polyarthritis or by abnormal growth of synovial tissue which if not aggressively treated causes substantial joint damage and irreversible disability.
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