Connective Tissue Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
AI condition affecting healthy multiple organs + systems w/ anti-nuclear AB
A
SLE
2
Q
pattern of SLE
A
relapsing-remitting course w/ flares + periods of improvement
3
Q
presentation of SLE
A
red malor rash on face
4
Q
muscle inflammation and skin inflammation with systemic upset
A
dermatomyositis
5
Q
presentation of dermayositis
A
skin rash + worsening muscle symptoms over time
6
Q
potential causes of dermatomyositis (tho it’s mostly unknown)
A
viral + AI
7
Q
dermatomyositis tx
A
- corticosteroids
- immunosuppressants
8
Q
inflammation of small/medium sized blood vessels in skin
A
cutaneous vasculitis
9
Q
presentation of cutaneous vasculitis
A
- non-blanching
- ankle + lower legs affected
- itchy/burning/painful
- purple/red raised bumps
10
Q
causes of cutaneous vasculitis
A
- AI
- infection
- drugs
11
Q
cutaneous vasculitis mx
A
generally self-limiting
