Rheum - Important concepts Flashcards
1
Q
Hand joint involvement
A
RA - MCP, PIP
Osteoarthritis - DIP
Psoriatic arthritis - DIP
2
Q
Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis
A
80% have rheumatoid factor
Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody is more specific
3
Q
Anti-citrullinated peptide antibody
A
Specific antibody for RA
4
Q
Complications of Sjogren’s?
A
Dental caries
MALT lymphoma
5
Q
Gout crystals versus pseudogout crystals
A
Gout - Monosodium urate crystals
Pseudogout - calcium pyrophosphate crystals
6
Q
Chondrocalcinosis
A
Another name for pseudogout, apparently
7
Q
How are sexes affected by gout vs pseudogout?
A
Gout - mostly male
Pseudogout - both sexes affected equally
8
Q
Crystal description
A
Gout - crystals yellow when parallel to light
Pseudogout - crystals are blue when parallel to the light
