misc Flashcards
1
Q
causes of raynauds
A
- primary
- CTDs e.g systemic sclerosis
- disease of the arteries - thrombosis or embolisation
- carpal tunnel syndrome
- repetitive action
- smoking
- injuries
- medications - beta blockers = cisplatin
- cervical rib
2
Q
causes of raised ESR
A
- malignancy
- haematological
- CTD
- infections
- others
3
Q
malignancy
A
malignant melanoma
carcinoma of colon and breast
4
Q
haematological
A
multiple myeloma - high ESR and osteoporosis is multiple myeloma until proven otherwise
anaemia of acute or chronic disease
macrocytosis elevates ESR
5
Q
CTD
A
- SLE
- RA
- polymyalgia rheumatica
- temporal arteritis
- systemic sclerosis
6
Q
infections
A
Tb
acute hepatiis
bacterial
7
Q
others
A
sarcoidosis
renal disease - especially with azotaeia
hepatic cirrhosis
8
Q
causes of lichenoid rash
A
amyloidosis
CTDs
