enteric arthritis Flashcards
1
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define enteric arthritis
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a form of chronic, inflammatory arthritis associated with the occurrence of an inflammatory bowel disease
2
Q
is enteric arthritis before or after IBD
A
The joint involvement can present before, during, or after the IBD.
3
Q
Patterns of disease for enteric arthritis
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- Axial Spondyloarthritis
- Acute peripheral arthritis
- Chronic Peripheral Arthritis
- Enthesopathy of IBD
4
Q
signs and symptoms of enteric arthritis
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- Bowel symptoms
- Pyoderma gangrenosum
- Erythema nodosum
- Aphthous ulcers
- Anterior uveitis
- Systemic symptoms
5
Q
how many people with IBD get enteric arthritis
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10-20% of IBD patients
males more likely
6
Q
investigations for enteric arthritis
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- Inflammatory markers
- RF and ANA negative
- P-ANCA is seen in 70%
- Genetic test for HLA B27
- X-ray to check for signs of ankylosing spondylitis.
7
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treatment for enteric arthritis
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DMARDS for peripheral joint disease
TNF and IL12/23 inhibitors for axial disease
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