M35: Other systemic involvement of connective tissue
M35.5: Multifocal fibrosclerosis
There is connective tissue everywhere in the body and in all the organs. There is connective tissue beneath the skin, between the muscles, and in many organs. With this disorder, the connective tissue gets inflamed and thickens in different parts of the body. Various organs may be affected. As a result, you may have various symptoms.
The precise reason for this disorder is unknown.
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