2022 Dec Form Flashcards
Exclamation mark hairs
Circular patch of non-scarring hair loss
Alopecia areata
Bowen disease
Difference between the alopecias
What is a complication of leaving actinic keratosis untreated
Developments of squamous cell carcinoma
Skin scrapings is an investigation for
Fungus ie athletes foot
What is pityriasis rosea
Herald patch that disappears and then returns as lots of small lesions along the dermatomes ***
Pityriasis rosea
Virus that is responsible for erythema multiforme and cold sores
Herpes simplex virus
Target appearance rash ***
Erythema multiforme
Vein immediately anterior to the medial malleolus
Great saphenous
Stuck on wart appearance ***
Seborhheic keratosis (basal cell papilloma)
Common cause of intoeing gait (pigeon gait) in a child
Internal tibial torsion
What does flexible pes planus cause
The ankles to roll inwards
Cannot straight leg raise
Ruptured quadriceps tendon
Which tissue in the hand is responsible for Dupuytrens contracture
Palmar fascia
Anti-centromere antibody
Sclerodactyly
Tight and shiny skin ***
Sclerodactyly
Which DMARD is most likely to slow the rate of damage to joint / 1st line for RA
Methotrexate
What is associated with anti-cardiolipin antibody
Miscarriages
Thrombotic events
(Aka antiphospholipid syndrome)
Diagnostic investigation for ankylosing spondylitis
MRI scan of sacroiliac joints
Late complication of total hip replacement
Dislocation (can be early as well)
Prosthesis loosening
Lateral to medial supplies
NAVL (nerve artery vein lymphatics)
Most common cause of comminuted fractures
Serious trauma ie RTA / falls
Most common cause of green stick fracture
FOOSH
