Interstitial Lung Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is Sarcoidosis?
A
A granulomatous disease caused by a type 4 hypersensitivity reaction
2
Q
What are the signs and symptoms of acute sarcoidosis?
A
Erythema nodosum Bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy Artritis Uveitis Parotitis Pyrexia
3
Q
What is one of the main investigation used for sarcoidosis?
A
Serum ACE
4
Q
What is erythema nodosum?
A
Red rashes usually on the front of the legs
5
Q
What is extrinsic allergic alveolitis?
A
A type 3 hypersensitivity reaction
E.G farmer’s lung, bird fancier’s lung
6
Q
What is the most common interstitial lung disease in Tayside?
A
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
7
Q
Name some causes of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
A
SLE, rheumatoid, asbestos
Amiodarone, Bleomycin, Methotrexate
8
Q
Name the most common asbestos related lung disorders
A
Pleural plaques Acute asbestos pleuritis Pleural effusion Mesothelioma Asbestosis Bronchial carcinoma
