Connective Tissue Disorders Flashcards
AI CT condition affecting healthy organs + systems?
Found with Anti-nuclear AB
SLE
What is the type of symptom being presented in terms of time in SLE
Relapsing remitting course with flares + periods of improvement
On the face, what is presented in SLE
Red Malor Flush
Muscle Inflammation + skin inflammation + systemic upset condition =>
Dermatomyositis
What are the 2 main symptoms in Dermatomyositis
Skin Rash
Worsening muscle symptoms
What are the 2 causes of Dermatomyositis
Unknown cause but potentially :
==> Viral
==> AI cause
What are the 2 treatments for Dermatomyositis
Corticosteroids
Immunosuppressants
Inflammation of the small / medium sized blood vessels in the skin is called what
Cutaneous Vasculitis
What type of rash is presented in Cutaneous Vasculitis (4)
Non - Blanching
Itchy
Burning
Painful
Purple / Red Raised bumps on skin which are non-blanching at the ankle / legs
Cutaneous Vasculitis
What are the 3 causes of Cutaneous vasculitis
AI
Infection
Drugs
What is the general treatment of Cutaneous Vasculitis
Generally self-limiting
