Lupus Flashcards
1
Q
Risks of lupus
A
2-4x inc risk of PET, PTB, FGR
2
Q
Women with ALPS
A
- 30% women
3
Q
AN monitoring
A
- Serial scans
- UA doppler at 20w
4
Q
Mx of lupus
A
- Azathioprine
- Steroids
- ciclosporin
- Hydroxycholoroquine
5
Q
Anti Ro/La +ve, monitoring
A
- Fetal ECHO 18-20w then 28w
(crosses placenta and destroys Purkinje system)
Can cause hydrops
6
Q
% women w anti Ro/La antibodies
A
- 2-3%
- 16% chance of recurrence
