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Any thought on what this is? - Face "dent"

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Apr 8 12:24pm | Replies (22)

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@jonfortier

I posted this in another group that led me here. It was suggested that it sounded like somebody who had Parry-Romberg Syndrome. There are a lot of symptoms that he had that I don't though. Yet the thought of it being auto immune related was intriguing as I tested positive in 2019 for ANA-RNP while a neurologist was trying to figure out if my leg problem was related to nerves, which it wasn't. I was referred to a Rheumatologist, but was unable to get an appt. PC said there was high false positives of that test.
I moved to a different part of the county and the leg issue was diagnosed as PAD due to blockages, which I have a recent history of. Surgeon said no blockages, interventional cardiologist said there were and put me on meds which didn't help.
Also, recently I had a seizure which resulted in an MVA. PC thinks I had a TIA which caused a seizure given my history of strokes. Still trying to figure that out.

Anyway, this is what I said in my prev post: "2.5 Months I started getting an indention in my face. It has progressed in that it is getting larger and more defined. I saw the dr 3 weeks ago and he was stumped. But did say he thinks it is muscle wasting, just doesn't know what could cause it. Ordered a CT Scan which showed no deformities. A friend thought I should contact the Mayo Clinic and ask for guidance. But I don't know how.
I am 57, a controlled type 1 diabetic for over 40 years, recent history of CVA's and other vascular issues."

Could it be caused by an autoimmune disorder? MCTD like Neuro thought I had in 2019?

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It may be a form of lipoatrophy. Loss of fat due to panniculitis or deep form of lupus type of connective tissue disease. If possible consult a dermatologist for testing.

Hi @jonfortier, I merged your 2 discussions into one discussion that appears in both groups. I did this so you would only have one place to follow for replies.

Here's some information from Mayo Clinic about MCTD.
- Mixed connective tissue disease https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mixed-connective-tissue-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20375147

Do you have other symptoms or indications of MCTD?