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Connective Tissue Disease - Systemic Lupus Erthematous Flashcards

1
Q

What are connective tissue diseases?

A

Diseases characterized by the presence of spontaneous over activity of the immune system.

Not diseases of connective tissue

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Which part of the body does SLE affect?

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Any part of the body

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3
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Systemic lupus erythematous is an example of which type of hypersensitivity reaction?

A

Type III

(Immune complex mediated)

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4
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Which types of people are more susceptible to SLE?

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  • Females
  • Hispanic americans
  • Asians
  • Afro-Carribeans
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5
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What hormone is thought to be associated with increased chances of developing SLE?

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Oestrogen

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6
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Which environmental factors may trigger SLE?

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  • Smoking
  • Silica dust or cement
  • UV light
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Which virus is known to induce SLE?

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Epstein-Barr virus

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What is the pathophysiology behind SLE?

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  • There is an increase in self cell death
  • Defective apoptosis occurs
  • Necrotic release of nuclear material occurs
  • There is delayed clearance of nuclear material and autoantibodies are made against this material
  • Immune complex formation occurs
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9
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Why is renal disease a major worry in SLE?

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It is symptomless

Eventuallu will lead to necrosis and scarring

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Why does SLE lead to necrosis and scarring in the kidneys?

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  • Immune complexes are deposited in the mesangium
  • Complement is activated, leukocytes and other inflammatory cells are attracted
  • Necrosis and scarring results
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Where may ulcers be found in a patient with SLE?

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Mouth (or nasal) ulcers

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How is SLE diagnosed?

A

SLICC classification

(>= 4 criteria with at least 1 clinical and 1 labratory investigation required for diagnosis OR biopsy proven lupus nephritis and the presence of ANA or Anti dsDNA)

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SLE can be associated with thrombocytopenia, what is this?

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A low platelet count

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How does discoid lupus erythematous differ in terms of facial rash, with SLE?

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There is a scaly surface to the rash, which is also generally more well demarkated

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15
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How can the hair be affected in SLE?

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Alopecia can occur

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Describe the facial rash of SLE and the area(s) it avoids

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  • Butterfly malar rash
  • Space naso-labial folds
  • Can be associated with UV light exposure
17
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Jaccoud’s arthritis is associated with SLE, what is it?

A

Inflammation of the joint capsule

  • MCP joint subluxation (of 2nd to 5th digits) and hyperextension at the related PIP joints
  • This is deforming, yet reversible
18
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In SLE it is not uncommon for patients to present with percarditis or pleural effusion. Why is this?

A

SLE can cause serositis

19
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If SLE impacts the kidneys, causing lupus nephritis, what characteristic features will be shown on urinalysis?

A
  • Proteinuria of >500mg in 24 hours
  • Red cell casts (blood in urine)

If either of these features is present then renal biopsy is required

20
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What does anti-phospholipid syndrome involve?

A

Thrombosis of arteries and/or veins

21
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What is the term given to the mottled, net like skin appearance seen in patients with anti-phospholipid syndrome?

A

Livedo reticularis

22
Q

Which antibody is present in almost all SLE patients, but has a relatively low level of specificity?

A

ANA

(anti-nuclear antibody)

23
Q

When would a raised ANA (>= 1 : 160) be suggestive of SLE?

A

Symptoms are present

Other anti-nuclear antibodies are high

24
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Which antibody occurs in around 60% of patients with SLE, but is highly specific?

A

Anti-dsDNA

(anti-double stranded DNA antibody)

It can be associated with Lupus Nephritis

25
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Which antibody is very specific for SLE and has probable association with neurological involvement?

A

Anti-Sm

(anti-Smith)

26
Q

How is CRP affected in SLE?

A

It remains unchanged

(ESR/PV will increase with active disease however)

27
Q

How are C4 levels impacted in SLE?

A

They are reduced - C4 is used up to form immune complexes

28
Q

Everyone with SLE is given which anti-malarial drug?

A

Hydroxychloroquine

29
Q

Which treatments (pharmacological) can be given for SLE?

A
  • NSAIDs/analgesia
  • Hydroxychloroquine
  • Steroid (not used long term)
  • Immunosuppressives
30
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Which immunosupressives can be given for SLE, which is normally used and when may the other three not be used?

A
  • Cyclophosphamide (usually used)
  • Methotrexate
  • Azathioprine
  • Mycophenolate mofetil

Careful use of immunosuppressives is essential since they can be teratogenic in pregnancy

31
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What impact do immunosuppressive drugs have on the bone?

A

They cause bone marrow suppression

32
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Which biological agents may be used in SLE?

A
  • Rituximab
  • Belimumab

MSK Patrick Stenhouse (60 decks)

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