Medicine - Rheumatology Flashcards

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risk factors for OA?

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NAME?

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LOSS: XR changes seen in OA?

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NAME?

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presentation of OA?

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  • joint pain- joint stiffness- worsened by activity - joint deformity- atlantoaxial subluxation of C-spine- reduced ROM
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commonly affected joints in OA?

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  • hips- knees- sacro-iliac joints - DIPs- MCP of thumb- wrist- C-spine
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hand signs in OA?

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  • herberden’s nodes at DIPs (never seen in RA)- bouchard’s nodes at PIPs- squaring at base of thumb- weakened grip- reduced ROM
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how is OA diagnosed?

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  • clinical diagnosis if >45 and these 2 present:- activity-related joint pain- no morning stiffness (or lasts <30 mins)
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management of OA?

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NAME?

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describe the 3 steps in analgesia for OA

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  1. PO paracetamol / topical NSAIDs / topical capsaicin 2. PO NSAIDs + PPI (omeprazole for gut) 3. opiates (codeine, morphine)
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what is RA?

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inflammatory, symmetrical polyarthritis

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genetic associations for RA?

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  • HLA DR4| - HLA DR1
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antibodies found in RA?

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  • anti-CCP (gold standard)| - RF in 70%
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presentation of RA?

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  • joint pain, swelling, stiffness- onset can be as fast as overnight or take months-years- typically MCPs and PIPs of hands affected (DIP-sparing)- fatigue- weight loss- flu-like illness- muscle aches and weakness- short duration if palindromic rheumatism- atlantoaxial subluxation
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what is palindromic rheumatism? when would you worry?

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  • short, self-limiting episode of inflamm arthritis| - when anti-CCP present in blood (almost definitely goes on to develop RA)
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what is atlantoaxial subluxation? what is the main complication?

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  • axis (C2) and atlas (C1) fuse together| - spinal cord compression
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hand signs in active RA?

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  • “boggy” feeling synovium around joints- Z-shaped deformity of thumb- swan neck deformity - boutonnieres deformity- ulnar deviation at MCP joints
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describe swan neck deformity

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  • hyperextended PIP| - flexed DIP
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describe boutonnieres deformity

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  • hypextended DIP| - flexed PIP
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systemic signs of RA?

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  • caplan’s syndrome- bronchiolitis obliterans - felty syndrome (RA, neutropenia and splenomegaly)- sjogren’s syndrome - anaemia of chronic disease- CVD- eye signs- rheumatoid nodules- lymphadenopathy- carpel tunnel syndrome- amyloidosis
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what is caplan’s syndrome? where is it seen?

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  • pulmonary fibrosis with pulmonary nodules| - RA
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triad of felty syndrome?

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NAME?

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eye signs of RA? hint: everything inflamed af

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NAME?

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investigations in RA?

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  • bloods (RF, anti-CCP, CRP, ESR)- XR hands - XR feet - USS shows synovitis
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X-ray changes seen in RA?

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NAME?

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why should patients with persistent synovitis be referred? when does it become urgent?

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  • to rule out RA| - when symptoms have persisted >3m or small joints of hands / feet affected
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scoring system used in RA diagnosis? how is it calculated? hint: it u

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  • disease activity score 28 (DAS28) - looks at tenderness / swelling in 28 joints - takes ESR and CRP into account too
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what is the health assessment questionnaire (HAQ) used for? when is it used?

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  • to measure functional ability in RA| - done at diagnosis to monitor response to treatment
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factors indicating a poor prognosis in RA?

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NAME?

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management of RA?

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NAME?

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describe the DMARD ladder in RA?

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  • 1st line: monotherapy with methotrexate / leflunomide / sulfasalazine / hydroxychloroquine (mild)- 2nd: add another one of above- 3rd: methotrexate + TNF inhibitor (e.g. infliximab)- 4th: methotrexate + CD20 inhibitor (rituximab)
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examples of TNF inhibitors? important side effect of these?

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NAME?

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how is methotrexate prescribed? what gets co-prescribed?

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  • IM / SC injection or weekly tablet| - 5mg folic acid to be taken weekly, but on a different day
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side effects of DMARDs?

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NAME?

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unique SE of methotrexate?

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pulmonary fibrosis

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unique SEs of leflunomide?

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  • HTN| - peripheral neuropathy
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unique SE of sulfasalazine?

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reduces sperm count in men

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unique SEs of hydroxychloroquine?

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  • nightmares| - reduced visual acuity
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which underlying diseases could be reactivated by anti-TNF therapy?

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  • TB| - hep B
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unique SEs of rituximab?

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  • night sweats| - thrombocytopenia
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what is psoriatic arthritis (PsA)? which group of conditions is it in?

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  • an inflammatory arthritis associated with psoriasis| - one of the seronegative spondyloarthropathies
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what % of psoriasis patients also have PsA?

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up to 20%

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signs of PsA?

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NAME?

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describe onycholysis

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nail coming off the nail bed

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which conditions might be associated with PsA?

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NAME?

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screening tool for PsA? who gets it?

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  • psoriasis epidemiological screening tool (PEST)| - all psoriasis patients
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X-ray changes seen in PsA?

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NAME?

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what is arthritis mutilans? which body part is affected? key finding?

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NAME?

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management of PsA?

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  • similar to RA- NSAIDs for pain- DMARDs- anti-TNFs- last line: ustekinumab (targets IL-12 and IL-23)
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pathophysiology of reactive arthritis? old name for this?

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  • synovitis in joints in response to recent infection| - reiter syndrome
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presentation of reactive arthritis?

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NAME?

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useful acronym for reactive arthritis presentation?

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can’t see can’t pee can’t climb a tree

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key differential of reactive arthritis?

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septic arthritis

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common infective triggers of reactive arthritis?

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NAME?

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management of reactive arthritis?

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  • ABx according to local guidelines until septic arthritis ruled out, then:- NSAIDs- steroid injections at joint- systemic steroids if multiple joints affected
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investigations for reactive arthritis? why are these done?

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NAME?

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prognosis in reactive arthritis?

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  • very good| - most resolve in 6 months and never recur
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mortality rate in septic arthritis?

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10%

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which procedure increases the risk of septic arthritis?

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joint replacement

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presentation of septic arthritis?

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  • typically only 1 joint affected- hot, red, swollen joint- stiffness- reduced ROM- systemic: fever, lethargy, sepsis
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most common infective organism in septic arthritis?

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staph aureus

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bacterial causes of septic arthritis?

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NAME?

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differentials for septic arthritis?

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NAME?

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management of septic arthritis? which ABx would you choose?

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  • empirical IV ABx initially - continued for 3-6 weeks - e.g. flucloxacillin + rifampicin 1st line - vancomycin if penicillin allergy / MRSA / prosthetic joint- joint aspirate for staining, microscopy, culture and sensitivities - then tailor ABx to sensitivities
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what is ankylosing spondylitis? which group is it in?

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NAME?

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what groups the seronegative spondyloarthropathies together?

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all linked to HLA B27 gene

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which conditions come under seronegative spondyloarthropathies?

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NAME?

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typical demographic affected by ankylosing spondylitis?

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  • young male in teens / 20s| - M:F = 3:1
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presentation of ankylosing spondylitis?

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NAME?

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key complication in ankylosing spondylitis?

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vertebral fractures

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non-spinal signs of ankylosing spondylitis?

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  • systemic (weight loss, fatigue)- chest pain (from costovertebral joints)- plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis (from enthesitis)- dactylitis - anaemia - anterior uveitis- aortitis- heart block - restrictive lung disease- pulmonary fibrosis in 1%- IBD
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X-ray findings in ankylosing spondylitis?

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  • X-ray of spine shows:- “bamboo spine” (all fused together) - squaring of vertebral bodies- subchondral sclerosis and erosions - syndesmophytes - ossification - fusion of facet, sacroiliac and costovertebral joints
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useful test to assess spine mobility in ankylosing spondylitis?

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  • schober’s test - mark 2 points on lumbar spine and see how much they move apart on lumbar flexion - if difference is <20cm, this is restricted
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investigations for ankylosing spondylitis?

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NAME?

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what does MRI spine show early on in ankylosing spondylitis?

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  • bone marrow oedema| - comes up before any x-ray changes do
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drug management for ankylosing spondylitis?

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  • NSAIDs- steroids - anti-TNF (etanercept) or infliximab - last line: secukinumab (anti IL-17)
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non-drug management of ankylosing spondylitis?

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NAME?

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what is SLE?

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inflammatory autoimmune connective tissue disease

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leading causes of death in SLE patients?

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  • CVD| - infection
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antibodies found in SLE?

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antinuclear antibodies

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presentation of SLE? hint: there’s a lot

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  • non-specific- fatigue- weight loss- joint pain, non-erosive arthritis- muscle pain- fever- malar rash- lymphadenopathy- splenomegaly - SOB- pleuritic chest pain- mouth ulcers- hair loss- raynaud’s phenomenon
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describe the skin changes seen in SLE

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  • photosensitive malar rash- made worse by sunlight - “butterfly” distribution across nose and cheekbones
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investigations and findings in SLE?

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  • autoantibodies (ANA present in 85%)- FBC (anaemia of chronic disease)- C3 and C4 (low in active disease)- CRP and ESR (raised in active disease)- immunoglobulins (raised)- urine protein : creatinine ratio - renal biopsy
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why are urinalysis and renal biopsy done as SLE investigations?

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to check for lupus nephritis

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which antibodies are most specific to SLE? what does this mean?

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  • anti-double stranded DNA (anti-dsDNA)- anyone who doesn’t have SLE is very unlikely to have these antibodies - 2nd most specific are anti-Smith
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which condition is associated with anti-Ro and anti-La antibodies?

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sjogren’s syndrome

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which condition might develop secondary to SLE?

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antiphospholipid syndrome

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complications of SLE?

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NAME?

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pregnancy complications associated with SLE?

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NAME?

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2 neuro complications of SLE?

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  • optic neuritis| - transverse myelitis
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psych complication of SLE?

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psychosis

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1st line treatments for SLE?

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  • hydroxychloroquine (1st line where mild)- NSAIDs- prednisolone- sun cream for rash
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when are immunosuppressants and biological therapies used in SLE? give some examples

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NAME?

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main types of med used in SLE?

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NAME?

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typical demographic affected by discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE)?

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  • female- aged 20-40- dark skinned- smoker
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prognosis of DLE?

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  • 5% go on to develop SLE| - rarely progresses to SCC
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distribution of skin lesions in DLE?

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NAME?

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describe the presentation of lesions in DLE?

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NAME?

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what skin changes can DLE cause?

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NAME?

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how is DLE diagnosed?

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usually done clinically, but can be confirmed with skin biopsy

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management of DLE?

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NAME?

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what is systemic sclerosis?

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autoimmune inflammatory, fibrotic connective tissue disease

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distribution of skin lesions in systemic sclerosis?

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all over

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what are the 2 main patterns of disease in systemic sclerosis?

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  • limited cutaneous (CREST syndrome)| - diffuse cutaneous
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CREST: features of limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis?

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  • Calcinosis- Raynaud’s phenomenon - oEsophageal dysmotility - Sclerodactyly - Telangiectasia
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features of diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis?

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CREST plus: - heart: HTN, CAD- lungs: pulmonary HTN, pulmonary fibrosis- kidneys: glomerulonephritis, scleroderma renal crisis

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what is calcinosis? where is it typically found?

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  • calcium deposits under the skin| - fingertips
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where is oesophageal dysmotility seen? describe some features

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NAME?

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features of scleroderma renal crisis?

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  • severe HTN| - renal failure
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antibodies found in systemic sclerosis?

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  • antinuclear antibodies- anti-centromere antibodies (limited)- anti-Scl-70 antibodies (diffuse)
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investigation done in raynaud’s phenomenon to rule out systemic sclerosis?

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nailfold capillaroscopy

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non-medical management of systemic sclerosis?

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  • stop smoking- skin stretching - emollients- gloves (raynaud’s)- physiotherapy for joints- OT
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medical management of systemic sclerosis?

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  • nifedipine (for raynaud’s)- PPIs, metoclopramide (for GI signs)- analgesia (joint pain)- ABx (skin infections)- antihypertensives
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distribution of joint pain and stiffness in polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR)?

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NAME?

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which condition is PMR strongly associated with?

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GCA

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describe PMR

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inflammatory condition causing pain and stiffness in certain joints

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typical demographic affected by PMR?

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Caucasian women aged >50

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NICE criteria for diagnosing PMR?

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the following present for >2 weeks:- bilateral shoulder pain- bilateral pelvic girdle pain- pain worse on movement- pain interfering with sleep- 45 mins or more of morning stiffness

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other, non-diagnostic features of PMR?

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NAME?

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differentials of PMR?

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NAME?

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investigations in PMR? hint: mostly to rule out differentials

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  • ESR, plasma viscosity and CRP all raised (inflammation)- FBC, UEs, LFTs to rule out other causes- Ca (raised in hyperPT / cancer, low in osteomalacia)- serum protein electrophoresis (myeloma)- CK (myositis)- rheumatoid factor (RA)- ANA (SLE)- anti-CCP (RA)- urinary bence jones protein (myeloma)- CXR (lung abnormalities)
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treatment of PMR?

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  • 15mg prednisolone per day for a week- if no improvement after 1 week, PMR ruled out- there should be a 70% improvement in 3-4 weeks - if this is the case, start a reducing regime - more severe: refer to rheum
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DON’T stop: advice for patients on long-term steroids?

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  • DON’T: they should not stop taking steroids suddenly because of risk of adrenal crisis- Sick day rules: reduce dose if feeling ill- Treatment card: carry it - Osteoporosis: consider bisphosphonates, Ca and vit D to prevent this- PPI: consider omeprazole for stomach lining protection
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what is giant cell arteritis (GCA)?

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systemic vasculitis which affects the medium and large arteries

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which condition is GCA strongly associated with?

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PMR

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key complication of GCA?

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vision loss

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presentation of GCA?

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NAME?

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nature of headache in GCA?

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NAME?

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which systemic signs may be seen in GCA?

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NAME?

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how is GCA diagnosed?

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  • clinical presentation - ESR >50mm/h (raised)- temporal artery biopsy findings
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investigations in GCA?

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  • bloods (raised ESR and CRP, FBC may show anaemia + thrombocytosis)- temporal artery biopsy - LFTs (raised ALP)- duplex USS of temporal artery
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what is found on temporal artery biopsy in GCA?

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multinucleated giant cells

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what is found on duplex USS of the temporal artery in GCA?

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hypoechoic halo sign

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management of GCA?

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  • start high-dose steroids before confirming diagnosis- 40-60mg pred per day- aspirin 75mg (decreases vision loss / stroke risk)- PPI for gastric protection
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why should high-dose steroids be started before a diagnosis of GCA is confirmed?

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to reduce risk of permanent vision loss

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which antibodies are found in antiphospholipid syndrome?

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  • lupus anticoagulant- anticardiolipin antibodies- anti-beta-2 glycoprotein I antibodies
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key complication in women with antiphospholipid syndrome?

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recurrent miscarriage

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describe the pathophysiology of antiphospholipid syndrome

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NAME?

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which condition can antiphospholipid syndrome occur secondary to?

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SLE

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complications of antiphospholipid syndrome? hint: 3 of them are pregnancy-related

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NAME?

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rash seen in antiphospholipid syndrome? what does it look like?

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  • livedo reticularis| - purple lace like rash, makes skin look mottled
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what is Libmann-Sacks endocarditis? which conditions is it seen in?

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  • non-bacterial vegetations on mitral valve| - SLE and antiphospholipid syndrome
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how is antiphospholipid syndrome diagnosed?

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  • Hx of thrombosis / recurrent pregnancy complications| - PLUS: presence of any of the 3 antibodies
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management of antiphospholipid syndrome?

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  • long-term warfarin (aim for INR 2-3) to prevent VTE- LMWH (enoxaparin) + aspirin in pregnancy to reduce complication risk- remember NO warfarin in pregnancy!
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eye signs seen in RA?

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NAME?

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key features of sjogren’s syndrome?

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dry mucous membranes:- dry eyes- dry mouth- dry vagina

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which conditions might sjogren’s syndrome occur secondary to?

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  • SLE| - RA
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which antibodies are associated with sjogren’s syndrome?

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  • anti-RO| - anti-La
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which condition is the schirmer test used to diagnose? what does this involve?

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  • sjogren’s syndrome- putting a dry folded piece of paper under the lower eyelid- wait 5 mins - measure distance travelled by tears - 15mm in healthy adult- <10mm in sjogren’s
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management of sjogren’s syndrome?

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NAME?

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complications of sjogren’s syndrome? hint: all relate to areas of dryness

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NAME?

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which other organs might be affected in sjogren’s?

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NAME?

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which types of vasculitis affect small vessels?

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  • HSP- eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis - microscopic polyangiitis- wegener’s granulomatosis
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which types of vasculitis affect medium-sized vessels?

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NAME?

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which types of vasculitis affect large vessels?

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  • GCA| - takayasu’s arteritis
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presentation of vasculitis? hint: there’s a LOT

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NAME?

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blood tests and findings in vasculitis?

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  • CRP and ESR (raised)| - ANCA (positive)
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in which conditions will p-ANCA be positive?

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  • microscopic polyangiitis| - eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
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in which condition will c-ANCA be positive?

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wegener’s granulomatosis

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management of vasculitis?

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NAME?

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describe the pathophysiology of HSP

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there are IgA deposits in certain blood vessels which give symptoms in the affected areas

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which demographic is most commonly affected by HSP?

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children under 10

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4 classic features of HSP?

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  • purpura- joint pain- abdo pain (for first few days)- renal impairment (IgA nephritis in 50%)
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prognosis of HSP?

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  • most fully recover in 4-6 weeks - 1 in 3 have it again within 6 months - 1% get ESRF
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key finding on bloods in eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis?

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raised eosinophils on FBC

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presentation of wegener’s granulomatosis?

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NAME?

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CXR findings in wegener’s granulomatosis?

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  • consolidation| - often mistaken for pneumonia!
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which infection is polyarteritis nodosa most associated with? which others might it be associated with?

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  • hep B| - HIV, hep C
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features of polyarteritis nodosa?

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NAME?

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describe livedo reticularis. which condition is it seen in?

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  • mottled, purple, lacy rash| - polyarteritis nodosa
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typical demographic affected by kawasaki disease?

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children under 5

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features of kawasaki disease?

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  • persistent high fever for >5 days- erythematous rash- bilateral conjunctivitis - redness and desquamation of soles of palms / soles- strawberry tongue
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key complication of kawasaki disease?

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coronary artery aneurysm

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treatment of kawasaki disease?

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  • aspirin| - IV immunoglobulins
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which named arteries are mainly affected in takayasu’s arteritis? what does it cause?

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NAME?