For Parents

Health Encyclopedia
Growing Families
Getting Healthy
Staying Healthy
Health Encyclopedia

Collagen vascular disease

Dermatomyositis, Gottron's papule
Dermatomyositis, Gottron's papule 		Dermatomyositis, heliotrope eyelids
Dermatomyositis, heliotrope eyelids 		Dermatomyositis on the legs
Dermatomyositis on the legs 		Dermatomyositis, Gottron's papule
Dermatomyositis, Gottron's papule 		Polyarteritis, microscopic on the shin
Polyarteritis, microscopic on the shin
Systemic lupus erythematosus rash on the face
Systemic lupus erythematosus rash on the face

Definition

   

Collagen is a tough, glue-like protein that represents 30% of body protein. It shapes the structure of tendons, bones, and connective tissues. Problems with the immune system can affect these structures. This is known as collagen vascular disease.

Collagen vascular diseases include:


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

   


Symptoms

   


Signs and tests

   


Treatment

   


Support Groups

   


Expectations (prognosis)

   


Complications

   


Calling your health care provider

   


Prevention

   


 
Review Date: 6/18/2007
Reviewd By: Steve Lee, DO, Rheumatology Fellow, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Rate this article:
1 Excellent - 4 Poor
Send a Comment:
Type the characters you see in the picture
CAPTCHA code image
Speak the codeChange the code