Autoimmune Diseases Flashcards
SLE MCTD
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is what type of autoimmune reaction?
Antibody-mediated response (Type III hypersensitivity reaction)
What features indicate Drug-Induced SLE?
- Only anti-histone antibodies (No Anti-DsDna antibodies)
What drugs are associated with Drug-Induced SLE?
- Sulfa drugs
- Hydralazine
- Isoniazid
- Procainamide
- Phenytoin
- Etanercept
Clinical Manifestations of SLE?
“SOAP BRAIN MD”
- Serositis
- Oral ulcers
- Arthritis (>2 joints)
- Photosensitivity (sun-inducedrashes)
- Blood disorders (anemia, thrombocytopenia,and leukopenia)
- Renal disorder (lupus nephritis)
- ANA positive (sensitive not specific)
- Immunologic (anti-dsDNA, anti-Smith, lupus anticoagulant)
- Neurologic disorders (seizures, psychosis)
- Malar “butterfly” rash
- Discoid rash
Blood Disorders in SLE are what type of hypersensitivity reaction?
Type II Hypersensitivity Reaction
What type of blood disorders are associated with SLE?
- Hemolytic anemia with reticulocytosis
- Thrombocytopenia
- Lymphopenia
- Leukopenia
What are the renal disorders associated with SLE?
- Class IV Lupus Nephritis: Most severe, Diffuse Proliferative Glomerulonephritis, Wire loops lesions
- Class V Lupus Nephtitis: Membranous Glomerulonephritis
Immunological Abnormalities in SLE? (Hint: Antibodies)
- Anti-dsDNA Antibodies
- Anti-Sm antibodies
- Anti-phospholipid antibodies
- Decreased C3 and C4
SLE patients may receive a false positive for which disease?
Syphillis
First line treatment for SLE?
Hydrochloroquine
Complications of SLE?
- Libman-Sacks
- Recurrent Miscarriages
- Congential complete heart block (d/t Anti-SSA/Ro)
- Interstitial Fibrosis
Serologic criteria for Mixed Connective Tissue Disease?
Anti-U1 RNP titer > 1:1,600
Clinical Criteria for Mixed Connective Tissue Disease?
- Myositis/ Synvositis
- Hand Edema
- Raynard’s phenomenon
- Acrosclerosis
MCTD (Mixed Connective Tissue Disease) Complications in the lung?
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
MCTD Conplications in the Cardio system?
- Heart Failure
- Stroke
- Vasculitis
MCTD Complications in the Renal System?
- Membranous or Mesangial Glomerulonephritis
Treatment for MCTD?
NSAIDS and Low dose corticosteriods
Immune Cells most prominent in Polymyositis?
CD8+ T-Cells