Publications by authors named "Leen Hola"
Background: Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is characterized by high titres of distinct antibodies: U1 ribonucleoprotein with variable clinical features seen in rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, polymyositis, and dermatomyositis. Limited case reports revealed the association between MCTD and cancer, like lymphoma, lung cancers, and others.
Case Presentation: A 22-year-old female presented with enlargement of the abdomen and oedema of the lower extremities, gradually started 25 days The patient had been diagnosed to have rheumatoid arthritis.