Rheum Flashcards
1
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Describe the clinical manifestations of sarcoidosis
A
multisystem, fatigue, fever, weight loss, dry cough… liver, spleen, peripheral lymph nodes, skin, eyes hear, CNS all involved.
2
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What is the skin condition that may be associated with sarcoidosis?
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erythema nodosum - inflammation of the subcutaneous fat
3
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daily/evening fevers, persistent synovitis >/= 1 joint, macular, salmon-pink rash on trunk and proximal extremities that also appears with stroking of the skin
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sJIA
4
Q
What are anti-U1 RNP antibodies associated with?
A
mixed connective tissue disease
5
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What are anti-SSA antibodies associated with
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neonatal lupus or Sjogren disease
6
Q
what lab findings are common for juvenile dermatomyositis?
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elevated CK, aldolase, LDH, or AST; normal ESR, negative RF, elevated ANA
