rheum condensed Flashcards
1
Q
what is rheumatoid factor? (in terms of Ig)
A
IgM against Fc portion of IgG
2
Q
marfan genetics
A
autosomal dominant
FBN1 gene on chromo 15
codes for fibrillin-1
3
Q
staghorn calculi
A
strubite (ammonium magnesium phosphate, triple phosphate)
form in alkaline urine
ureaplasma and proteus predispose
4
Q
markers of Pagets disease
A
raised ALP (ca normal)
PINP
serum CTx
urinary NTx
urinary hydroxyproline
5
Q
what malignancy is associated with sjogrens?
A
lymphoma
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