Abnormal antibodies found in blood analysis that indicate the presence of autoimmune diseases.

A biliary tract disease characterized by progressive inflammation that leads to narrowing and destruction of the bile ducts and development of biliary cirrhosis of the liver.

Autoimmune disorders associated with dermatitis herpetiformis are similar to those associated with celiac disease. Dermatitis herpetiformis is a skin manifestation of CD.

These syndromes are characterized by association of two or more endocrine and non-endocrine auto-immune disorders occurring in the same individual.

A painless eye disorder in advanced vitamin A deficiency characterized by foamy patches on the exposed bulbar conjunctiva (white of the eye) that is reversible.

A non-inflammatory condition of the conjunctiva characterized by redness due to congestion of  smaller blood vessels.

A feature of calcium deficiency. Bone pain associated with demineralization (bone thinning) is due to severe hyperparathyroidism.

Indicates an abnormal blood level of this enzyme, showing breakdown of bone.

A degenerative condition characterized by loss of brain tissue.

A pulmonary disorder characterized by lymphocytic airway inflammation of the bronchi (main air passageways), bronchioles (small passageways), and alveoli (air sacs where oxygen is obtained from the air and carbon dioxide is released from the…