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Autoimmune Diseases Flashcards

1
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SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus) is associated with what type of autoantibodies?

A

“vast array”

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What type of factors can cause someone to be more likely to develop SLE?

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Family patterns, HLA-DQ
X chromosomes - females
UV light

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HLA-DQ is associated with?

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SLE

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What immune mechanisms are involved with SLE?

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  1. B cells and CD4+ T cells

2. Antigen-Antibody complex (Type III)

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5
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SLE has a tendency for what population?

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Younger females

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6
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Physical exam finding for SLE?

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Butterfly (Malar) rash on the face

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Butterfly (malar) rash on the face is associated with?

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SLE

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What are some other symptoms of SLE?

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Hemolytic - Anemia/Thrombocytopenia
Renal damage
Fatigue, Fever
Arthritis

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Anemia, Renal damage, Arthritis, Fatigue, Fever?

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SLE

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10
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Most common subtype of SLE?

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Type IV (Diffuse Nephritis)

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Are patients symptomatic and if so, list a few symptoms, with Diffuse Nephritis (IV)?

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Yes - proteinuria, hematuria

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What heart problem is associated with Diffuse Nephritis (IV)?

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Libman-Sacks Endocarditis

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What is Libman-Sacks Endocarditis?

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  • Heart condition associated with Diffuse Nephritis
    = Fibrin deposits on the heart valves
    – Not infective, but can embolize
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What artery disease are those with Diffuse Nephritis likely to get?

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Coronary A. Disease

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What cell is usually seen with SLE?

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L-E cell

- Neutrophil/Macrophage that has ingested nucleus of a damaged cell

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What is an L-E cell?

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Neutrophil/Macrophage that has ingested nucleus of a damaged cell
- Seen with SLE/Diffuse Nephritis

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17
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What do Glomeruli show with Diffuse Nephritis?

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Proliferation of cells and immune complex deposits

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18
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2 types of SLE?

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  1. Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

2. Drug-Induced Lupus Erythematosus

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Symptoms with Discoid Lupus Erythematosus?

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Discoid rash on the face/scalp

20
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Discoid rash on the face/scalp

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Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

21
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What tests will be (+)/(-) with Discoid Lupus Erythematosus?

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(+) ANA
(+) Immunoflourescence
(-) Anti-DS DNA

22
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(+) ANA
(+) Immunofluorescence
(-) Anti-DS DNA

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Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

23
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Symptoms with Drug-Induced Lupus Erythematosus?

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Discoid rash, joint aches, fever, hematologic disease

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Symptoms with Drug-Induced Lupus Erythematosus?

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Discoid rash, joint aches, fever, hematologic disease

25
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What causes Drug-Induced Lupus Erythematosus?

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Medications

- Stop the medications and it will resolve

26
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What tests will be (+)/(-) with Drug-Induced Lupus Erythmatosus?

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(+) ANA
(+) Immunofluorescence
(+) Anti-Histone Ab

27
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(+) Anti-Histone Antibody indicates?

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Drug-Induced Lupus Erythematosus

28
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What occurs with Sjogren Syndrome?

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Lacrimal and Salivary gland destruction

29
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Lacrimal and Salivary gland destruction

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Sjogren Syndrome

30
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What cells are involved with Sjogren Syndrome and what will eventually result?

A

B and T cells cause inflammation and damage that will result in Fibrosis

31
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Anti-RO/ss-B and Anti-La/ss-A indicate?

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Sjogren Syndrome

32
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Symptoms of Sjogren Syndrome?

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Dry eye and Dry mouth with difficulty swallowing

33
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Dry eye and dry mouth with trouble swallowing is seen with?

A

Sjogren Syndrome

34
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Sjogren Syndrome causes dry mouth. What other things can be seen in the mouth?

A

Root caries

Smooth tongue with Candida yeast infection

35
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What other diseases can Sjogren Syndrome cause?

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Pulmonary fibrosis

Lymphoma

36
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What is Systemic Sclerosis?

A

Fibrosis throughout the body, especially skin, GI, kidneys

37
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Fibrosis throughout the body with collagen deposition?

A

Systemic Sclerosis

38
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Main physical finding with Systemic Sclerosis?

A

Sclerodactyly

39
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What can Sclerodactyly progress to?

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Raynauds - necrotic fingers

40
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Subtupe of Systemic Sclerosis?

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CREST syndrome

41
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Symptoms of CREST syndrome?

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C - calcium deposits
R - raynaud fingers
E - esophageal dysfunction
S - sclerodactyly
T - telangiectasis
42
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Telangiectasis

A

Red marks on skin

- Seen with CREST syndrome

43
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Symptoms of CREST syndrome?

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C - calcium deposits
R - raynauds fingers
E - esophageal dysfunction
S - sclerodactyly
T - telangiectasis
44
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What do plasma cells produce with IgG4-related disease?

45
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IgG4-related disease symptoms?

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  • Fibrosis
  • Scarring
  • Irreversible damage
46
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IgG4-related disease affects?

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Many organs and is a process used by many disease

47
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IgG4-related disease symptoms?

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  • Fibrosis
  • Scarring
  • Irreversible damage

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