MSK/Rheumatoid Flashcards
Wegner’s
AKA Granulomatosis with polyangitis
- positive C-ANCA
- URI, lower respiratory involvement, progressively worsening glomerulonephritis
Most specific antibodies for SLE
Anti-dsDNA
ANTI-smith
SLE management
Sun protection
Hydroxychloroquine (for leaions)
NSAID for pain
Cytotoxic drugs if severe
Antibodies for anti-phospholipid syndrome
Anticardiolipin AB
*causes clots and miscarriages
CREST Syndrome
C-calcinosis R-Raynaud E-esophageal dysmotility S-sclerodactyly T-telangiectasia
Antibodies associated with limited systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)
Anti-centromere AB
*limited to face, neck, distal to elbows and knees
Antibodies associated with diffuse systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)
Anti-SCL-70 AB
*diffuse dz has multiple organ involvement
Treatment for Raynaud’s
Vasodilators (CCB)
In what dz do you see a “moth eaten” appearance of muscle fibers on bx
Fibromyalgia
Treatment for fibromyalgia
TCA, duloxitine, pregabalin
What does Sjögren’s attack
Experience glands specifically the salivary glands= xerostomia (dry mouth)
Lacrimal glands=dry eyes
Parotid enlargement
Sjögren specific antibodies
Anti-ro
Anti la
(May also see ANA)
What is PMR?
Polymyalgia rheumatica
- synovitis, tenosynovitis, bursitis of large proximal joints such as neck, shoulder, pelvis
- PAIN no weakness
PMR treatment
Low dose steroids
What is poly myositis/ dermatomyositis?
Idiopathic symmetric muscle weakness of the large proximal joints with little pain.
Lab values/antibodies associated with PM or DrM
- high muscle enzymes (aldolase, CK)
- anti-Jo1*also seen with mechanic hands and interstitial fibrosis
- anti-SRP (PM)
- anti-Mi-2 (DRM)
Skin presentations of dermatomyositis
1) heliotrope rash: violet upper eyelid
2) Gottron’s papules: raises violet scales eruptions of the knuckles
3) Malay rash INVOLVING the nasolabial folds (SLE spares them)
4) photosensitivity rash
What is deposited in the joints in gout
Uric acid-byproduct of purine metabolism
What is deposited in pseudogout
Calcium pyrophosphate
Epidemiology of gout vs. pseudogout
Gout: men>30 , Podogra(MTP)
Pseudogout: women >60 (knee)
-associated with OA and hyperthyroid
Medications causing gout
Diuretics ACE ARB (minus losartan) pyrazinamide EthMbutol ASA
Arthrocentesis findings in gout vs. pseudogout
Gout: negatively birefringent needle shaped crystals
Pseudo: positively birefringent rhomboid shaped
Acute and chronic gout management
Acute: NSAID, colchicine
Chronic: ALLOPURINOL*, colchicine, febuxostat, uricosuric drugs
*allopurinol can damage kidneys
Radiographic findings of gout vs pseudogout
Gout: lower extremity ; “mouse bite” punched out lesions
Pseudo: upper extremity knee ; chonedrocalcinosis-calcification of the cartilage
What causes RA?
T cell mediated joint destruction by PANNUS (granulation tissue that eroded into cartilage and bone)
Felty’s syndrome
RA+splenomegaly+ low WBC/recurrent infections
Caplan syndrome
RA+pneumoconiosis
Dx of RA BASED ON
- Rheumatoid factor (initial)
- anti-CCP (most specific)
- multiple joint morning stiffness over 6 weeks
- narrowed joint space on XR
What is polyarteritis nodosa (PAN)
Systemic vasculitis of small arteries causing necrotizing inflammatory lesions
Organ systems involved and spared in PAN
- Renal: HTN, renal failure
- CNS: neuropathy, mononeuritis multiplex
- constitutional: fever, myalgias
- Dermatological: livedo ritucularis, purpura
***LUNGS ARE SPARED
Diagnostic work-up of PAN
- ESR
- classic is ANCA neg. (20% P-ANCA)
- ANGIOGRAPHY
PAN management
Corticosteroids
What dz is PAN associated with ?
Hepatitis B
What is Reiter’s syndrome aka reactive arthritis
1) arthritis
2) conjunctivitis
3) urethritis
*in response to an infection in another part of the body MC chlamydia
Keratoderma blennorrhagicum
Hyperkeratotic lesions on palms and soles found in restive arthritis
Treatment of reactive arthritis
NSAIDS
Tarsal-metatarsal fracture (MC 2nd or 3rd)
Lisfranc fx
Carpel Tunnel Effects what nerve?
median nerve; check using phalen’s test
Risk Factors for carpel tunnel syndrome
Diabetes, pregnancy, and hypothyroidism, excessive wrist strain, RA, obesity
Lateral epicondylitis
Tennis Elbow
Injury to the tendon on extensor carpi radials brevis
Pain on forearm PRONATION and wrist EXTENSION
Medial epicondylitis
Golfers Elbow
Injury to the pronator trees-flexor carpi radialis
Pain with wrist FLEXION
What is MC ligament sprained in the ankle
The Anterior Talofibular ligament (this is the main stabilizer for inversion)
According to the Ottawa Ankle Rules, what are the criteria for getting an X-ray vs treating as just a sprain?
- Pain on lateral malleolus
- Pain on medial malleolus
- navicular (midfoot) pain
- 5th metatarsal pain
What level is MC for a herniated disc?
L5-S1
Herniated disc at the level of L4 would produce what symptoms?
- ANTERIOR thigh pain
- weak ankle DORSIFLEXION
- loss of knee jerk
Herniated disc at the level of L5 would produce what symptoms?
- LATERAL thigh/leg/hip pain
- Loss of sensation to the DORSUM of the foot
- Weak BIG TOE EXTENSION
Herniated disc at the level of S1 would produce what symptoms?
- POSTERIOR leg/calf pain
- sensory loss to the PLANTAR surface of the foot
- weak PLANTARFLEXION
- loss of ankle jerk
Drugs that can cause drug induced Lupus
Procanamide
Hydralazine
INH
Quinidine
**These patients with have anti-histone antibodies
Classic clinical triad of SLE
- Joint pain
- Fever
- Malar rash (SPARING nasolabial folds)
Clinical manifestations of SLE
SOAP BRAIN MD
- Serositis (pleuritis, pericarditis)
- Oral ulcers
- Arthritis
- Photosensitivity
- Blood (anemic, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia)
- Renal (proteinuria)
- ANA
- Immunologic (ds-DNA)
- Neurologic (psych, seizures)
- Malar rash (SPARES FOLDS)
- Discoid rash