Immune disorders Flashcards
Crystallized eosinophil granules
Charcot-Leyden crystals
This can occur when immune complexes deposit in vessels in type III hypersensitivity
Vasculitis
Often produces fibrinoid necrosis of vascular wall (fibrin-like pink material)
This method can be used to see “granular” deposits of immune complexes with the use of labeled antisera against IgG, IgA, IgM, and complement components
Direct immunofluorescence
Granuloma formation and apoptotic cells may be seen in this type of hypersensitivity
Type IV
from macrophage activation and CTL response
Low levels of this product that is made in the liver cause edema
Albumin
Immunoglobulin which precipitates in cold temperatures
Cryoglobulin
Cryoglobulinemia vasculitis is highly associated with this
Hep C infection
This immune-complex mediated condition is highly associated with Hep C infection
Cryoglobulinemia vasculitis
Mixed cryoglobulinemia has both of these types of Ig
These precipitate in tissues and cause damage
Polyclonal IgG (against Hep C)
Monoclonal IgM (with Rheumatoid Factor activity)
Macrophages with some giant cells and “loose” granulomas are characteristic of this type of hypersensitivity
Type IV
Antibodies directly on cell causing damage, such as those against ABO blood groups, is this type of hypersensitivity
Type II Hypersensitivity
Autoimmune disorders occur due to defective this
Self tolerance
2 characteristics of autoimmune disorders
Inherent susceptibility (family hx, HLA, female more common)
Environmental triggers (molecular mimicry, polyclonal activation, tissue damage)
Tissue damage can lead to exposure of these, which can cause autoimmunity
Autoantigens
Inflammation can alter these, leading to autoimmunity
Self antigens
Antibodies against various (nonspecific) nuclear antigens
Often used as initial screen test for autoimmune diseases
Antinuclear antibodies
Antinuclear antibodies are originally detected on cultured cells (HEp2 usually) by this
Indirect immunofluorescence
Antinuclear antibodies are more commonly detected with this testing
ELISA/EIA
Antibody (usually IgM) against IgG Fc receptor
May be monoclonal or polyclonal
May result from immune activation of various causes; seen in healthy individuals (greater chance with age) and in many autoimmune diseases
Rheumatoid Factor
What is Rheumatoid Factor?
Antibody (usually IgM) against IgG Fc receptor
Is Rheumatoid Factor specific?
No
Screening for autoimmune disorders
Is Rheumatoid Factor monoclonal or polyclonal?
May be either
Is Rheumatoid Factor seen in healthy individuals?
Yes
Higher chance with age
High titer Rheumatoid Factor usually seen in this two conditions
Rheumatoid arthritis and Systemic Sclerosis
Typical onset of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Mostly young adults 20-30’s, but any age
2 very specific autoantibodies associated with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Anti-Smith
Anti-dsDNA
What is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus mediated by?
Immune complexes and direct cell destruction
What organs/tissues does Systemic Lupus Erythematosus affect?
“Any”
Lesions of kidney, serosal membranes, skin, joints most common
4 effects of renal lesions in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Hematuria
Proteinuria
Increased creatinine (indicates renal failure)
Decreased albumin (causes edema)
Basement membrane is normally thin and uniform, however one that is thick with big dark deposits of Ig complexes is characteristic of this condition
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Malar rash is characteristic of this condition
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
This type of rash is characteristic of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Malar rash
Rash, often after sun exposure, occurs in this condition
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus or Discoid lupus:
Annular photosensitive rash
Scaly with erythematous rim
Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus or Discoid lupus:
Tend to be transient with no scarring
Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus or Discoid lupus:
Typically oval rash with raised plaque and erythematous rim
Discoid lupus
Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus or Discoid lupus:
Deep inflammation
Discoid lupus
Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus or Discoid lupus:
Produces atrophy, pigment loss, hair loss, scarring
Discoid lupus
Condition involving:
Hemolytic anemia (due to autoimmune hemolysis)
Anemia of chronic disease (due to chronic inflammation)
Leukopenia
Immune thrombocytopenia
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Level of creatinine in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
High
Result of Coomb’s test in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Positive
Autoimmune hemolysis common
Renal lesions in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus are mostly this type
Glomerular
But also affects tubules, vessels
Anti-cardiolipin antibodies indicate this condition
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Condition that most commonly affects kidneys, serosal membranes, skin, joints, lungs and heme
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Arthritis in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus involves these types of joints
Small joints (hands, fingers)
Autoimmune destruction of salivary and lacrimal glands
Sjogren Syndrome
Sjogren Syndrome typically involves this age and gender
50-60 year old woman
Is Sjogren Syndrome primary or secondary?
May be either
Sjogren Syndrome may be secondary, most commonly to this
Rheumatoid arthritis
Sjogren Syndrome may result in this symptom complex involving glandular enlargement and inflammation, usually with decreased secretions
Mikulicz Syndrome
Mikulicz Syndrome is a symptom complex involving glandular enlargement and inflammation, usually with decreased secretions, and results from this condition
Sjogren Syndrome
Sjogren Syndrome involves autoimmune destruction of these
Salivary and lacrimal glands