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Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine 10(1):p 13-15, January-March 2024. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.10124.2
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Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disorder Presenting as a Pulmonary Embolism Mimic.
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Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine 10(1):p 13-15, January-March 2024. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.10124.2
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Gupta K. Undifferentiated connective tissue disorder presenting as a pulmonary embolism mimic. Indian J Emerg Med. 2024;10(1):13-5.Timeline
Received : September 04, 2023
Accepted : October 30, 2023
Published : March 30, 2024
Abstract
Diagnosing undifferentiated connective tissue disorder (UCTD) is a difficult process. On the surface, UCTD often mimics the symptoms of other more common conditions, such as pulmonary embolism. To make matters worse, a delayed or misdiagnosis could have serious implications for the patient's health. Here we present a case of a 45-year-old female, with complaints of shortness of breath and chest pain and was suspected as a case of pulmonary embolism but ended being diagnosed with probable undifferentiated connective tissue disorder.
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Gupta K. Undifferentiated connective tissue disorder presenting as a pulmonary embolism mimic. Indian J Emerg Med. 2024;10(1):13-5.
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| Received | Accepted | Published |
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| September 04, 2023 | October 30, 2023 | March 30, 2024 |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.10124.2
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| Received | September 04, 2023 |
| Accepted | October 30, 2023 |
| Published | March 30, 2024 |
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