Chapter 148- Vascular and lymphatic Cutaneous Diseases Flashcards

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Ischemic dermopathy characterized by violaceous reticular or ‘netlike’ mottling of skin

A

Livedo

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Primary, symmetric, reversible, and uniform discoloration affecting young to middle aged females that is benign

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Livedo reticularis

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3
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Discoloration of livedo is aggravated by

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Cold exposure

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4
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Livid rings are most pronounced on ___, yet the ___& ___ can also be affected

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LE&raquo_space; abdomen & UE

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5
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Painful ulcerations of ankles and forefeet

A

Livedoid vasculitis

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6
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Both livedo reticularis and racemosa are associated with vasospastic digits or acrocyanosis.
True or False

A

True

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7
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Livedo racemosa + aphasia + lateralizing neurologic signs

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Sneddon syndrome

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__ arteriolar vasospasm leads to livedo reticularis;

__ arteriolar vasospasm leads to livedo racemosa

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Physiologic

Protracted

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9
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__ is warranted in patient with livedoid vasculopathy

A

Thrombophilia panel

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10
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Marker for predicting multisystem thrombosis in APAS

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Livedo racemosa

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40% of APAS Patients present with this initial sign

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Livedo racemosa

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12
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Independent risk factor for pregnancy loss in the absence of APAS

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Livedo racemosa

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13
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Treatment for livedo reticularis

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Cold avoidance

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14
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Episodes of erythromelalgia can be triggered by (3)

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  1. Dependency of the limb
  2. Wearing of tight socks, shoes
  3. Ingestion of alcohol or spicy foods
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15
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Secondary erythromelalgia occurs at any age and female predilection.
True or False

A

False, third decade with equal sex distribution

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16
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Mechanisms for pathogenesis of erythromelalgia

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  1. AV shunting

2. Small fiber neuropathy

17
Q

Secondary erythromelalgia is associated with

A

Polycythemia
Thrombocythemia
Autoimmune disorders

18
Q

CCBs and B blockers are very effective for erythromelalgia.

True or False

A

False, minimally effective

19
Q

Thromboangiitis obliterans affect __&__ arteries and veins in extremities

A

Medium & small

20
Q

Thromboangiitis obliterans is more common in __ with onset at age of ___ years old

A

Men; 20 to 40

21
Q

Involvement of multiple limbs is atypical for Thromboangiitis obliterans.
True or False

A

False, typical

22
Q

40% of Thromboangiitis obliterans presents with

A

Migratory superficial thrombophlebitis

23
Q

Distal pulses (3) absent in Thromboangiitis obliterans

A

Dorsalis pedis
Posterior tibial
Ulnar

24
Q

Increased prevalence of (4) HlA genotypes have been observed in Thromboangiitis obliterans

A

HLA A9
HLA A54
HLA B5

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First line therapy for symptom relief of Thromboangiitis obliterans
Local wound care and analgesics
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Improves ulcer healing and eliminates rest pain for Thromboangiitis obliterans
Iloprost
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Smoking 1-2 cigarettes, using nicotine replacements is allowable for Thromboangiitis obliterans. True or False
False, keep the disease active
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Recommended diagnostic test for lymphedema
Isotopic lymphoscintigraphy
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__ is preferred Dx modality for lymphedema due to its ability to detect water
MRI
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___ reduces capillary filtration as well as fibrotic tissue deposition
Coumarin
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Common complications of longstanding lymphedema (4)
Cellulitis Erysipelas Tinea pedis Lymphangitis
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Not used as treatment for lymphedema ws it may worsen the condition
Diuretics
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Therapeutic options for lymphedema (6)
``` Compression Elevation Exercise Manual lymphatic drainage Skin care Surgery ```