Progressive facial hemiatrophy complicated by sclerodactyly, Raynaud's phenomenon, anti-ribonucleoprotein antibody, and trigeminal nerve disturbance.

A Japanese woman was diagnosed as having progressive facial hemiatrophy when she was 26 years old. After 30 years, Raynaud's phenomenon and sclerodactyly suddenly appeared; at the same time, positive rheumatoid factor and anti-ribonucleoprotein (anti-RNP) antibody were noted on serological examinations. When she was 60 years old, trigeminal nerve disturbance also appeared.

Clinical characteristics of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in patients with connective tissue diseases.

The characteristics of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) in patients with connective tissue diseases (CTDs) were examined retrospectively. Nine patients were enrolled in this study. Their mean age was 57.