Autoimmune Diseases Flashcards
SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus) is associated with what type of autoantibodies?
“vast array”
What type of factors can cause someone to be more likely to develop SLE?
Family patterns, HLA-DQ
X chromosomes - females
UV light
HLA-DQ is associated with?
SLE
What immune mechanisms are involved with SLE?
- B cells and CD4+ T cells
2. Antigen-Antibody complex (Type III)
SLE has a tendency for what population?
Younger females
Physical exam finding for SLE?
Butterfly (Malar) rash on the face
Butterfly (malar) rash on the face is associated with?
SLE
What are some other symptoms of SLE?
Hemolytic - Anemia/Thrombocytopenia
Renal damage
Fatigue, Fever
Arthritis
Anemia, Renal damage, Arthritis, Fatigue, Fever?
SLE
Most common subtype of SLE?
Type IV (Diffuse Nephritis)
Are patients symptomatic and if so, list a few symptoms, with Diffuse Nephritis (IV)?
Yes - proteinuria, hematuria
What heart problem is associated with Diffuse Nephritis (IV)?
Libman-Sacks Endocarditis
What is Libman-Sacks Endocarditis?
- Heart condition associated with Diffuse Nephritis
= Fibrin deposits on the heart valves
– Not infective, but can embolize
What artery disease are those with Diffuse Nephritis likely to get?
Coronary A. Disease
What cell is usually seen with SLE?
L-E cell
- Neutrophil/Macrophage that has ingested nucleus of a damaged cell
What is an L-E cell?
Neutrophil/Macrophage that has ingested nucleus of a damaged cell
- Seen with SLE/Diffuse Nephritis
What do Glomeruli show with Diffuse Nephritis?
Proliferation of cells and immune complex deposits
2 types of SLE?
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
2. Drug-Induced Lupus Erythematosus