Autoimmune Conditions Flashcards
What is rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
A chronic inflammatory disease that affects the joints. This results in pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints.
What is Psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis?
A type of arthritis that develops in individuals with psoriasis
What is systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
An autoimmune disease with systemic manifestations including rash on skin, joint erosion and possible kidney failure
What is juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)?
An inflammatory joint disease affecting children below the age of 16
What is a rare disease that makes your skin and organs become stiff with scarring, and is associated with abnormal growth of connective tissue?
Systemic sclerosis
What is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting salivary and tear glands
Sjögren’s syndrome
What is ankolysing spondylitis?
A type of spinal arthritis which causes inflammation ad gradual fusing of the vertebrae
Name 5 conditions treated by DMARDs in oral medicine
- Lichen planus
- Mucous membrane pemphigoid
- Pemphigus vulgaris
- Behçet’s disease
- Erythema multiforme
What is an immune mediated condition driven by T lymphocytes that can affect skin and mucous membranes?
Lichen planus
Name two autoimmune vesiculobullous conditions?
- Mucous membrane pemphigoid
- Pemphigus vulgaris
