Multi-System Autoimmune Disease Flashcards
1
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what is systemic lupus erythematosis
A
systemic, remitting and relapsing autoimmune disease
organ damage due to type 3 hypersensivityy reaction
2
Q
how does SLE present
A
malar rash discooid rash oral ulcers arthritis do urine dipstick postive ant DNA
3
Q
what is scleroderma
A
autoimmune disease of the connective tissue elating to hardening and thickening of the skin
4
Q
what is sjogrens syndrome
A
autoimmune disease causing destruction of exocrine glands such as lacrimal and salivary
5
Q
what is SS present as
A
dry eyes and mouth
parotid enlargement
6
Q
what are complications of SS
A
lymphoma
neuropathy
7
Q
what is giant cell arhritis
A
>50 new headache temporal artery esr>50 abnormal temporal biospy inflammation of arteries in the head
