Introduction: Connective tissue diseases contain a heterogenous group of autoimmune disorders characterized by presence of autoantibodies. ILDs are the most common pulmonary complications of CTDs. Aims & Objectives: To study the pleuropulmonary manifestations in clinically and immunologically proven cases of Connective tissue disorders. Material & Methods: A prospective cross - sectional study with 53 Patients clinically and immunologically proven CTD were taken into the study and the subjects are totally evaluated with clinical history and all relevant investigations as per norms. Results: The mean age of study population was 55.43±11.99 years. Among the study population, 86.79% were females, 13.2% were males. Among the study population, 52.83% had Rhematoid arthritis. 13.2% was contributed by Systemic Lupus Erythamatosis. Conclusion: Pleuropulmonary manifestations of connective tissue disorders have a female preponderance. Dyspnea and cough are the most common symptoms noted. Majority of cases presented with Reticular pattern and GGOs on HRCT.
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