Rhematology

Question 1

HSP

Answer 1

vasculitis that primarily affects small blood vessels
criteria includes: Purpura/petechiae
- arthritis/arthralgia
- abdominal pain
- histopathology demonstrating immunoglobulin A deposition
- hematuria/proteinuria

Question 2

lilac ring or violacous inflammatory border, expands and gets firmer

Answer 2

Localized scleroderma

Question 3

scaly and hypo pigmented like cigarette paper like wrinkled appearance

Answer 3

lichen scleroses lesions

Question 4

multiple cafe au lait spots

Answer 4

neurofibromatosis

Question 5

highest risk of uveitis in JIA patients

Answer 5

age of onset - younger
ANA positive
JIA subtype

Question 6

ANA of low titer with asymptomatic individuals with normal exam, do they have autoimmune dx?

Answer 6

No, not associated and not predictive of developing an autoimmune disease in future

Question 7

diarrhea, weight loss, anemia, arthritis

Answer 7

IBD

Question 8

Treatment for JIA

Answer 8

1st: NSAIDs
2nd: prednisone

Question 9

Initial test if concerned for dermatomyositis

Answer 9

CPK