Rheuma Flashcards
Scarlatiniform rash
Kawasaki
Fever for at least 5 days plus 4 of the ff:
CRASH
Conjunctivitis- no exudate Rash- scarlatiniform Adenopathy >1.5cm Strawberry tongue Hand changes- brawny induration, peeling
Kawasaki
Which phase of Kawasaki diseases poses the highest risk of sudden death
Subacute
Treatment for Kawasaki in the acute stage
IV Ig
Aspirin
IVIG resistant kawasaki disease has increased risk for
Coronary artery aneurysm
Most common pediatric inflammatory myopathy
Dermatomyositis
Seen in dermatomyositis
Alligator like skin appearance
Skin over metacarpal and proximal IPJ hypertrophic and reddish pink
Gottron papules
Seen in dermatomyositis
Periorbital violaceous erythema that may cross over the bridge of the nose
Heliotrope rash
Severe prognostic sign of dermatomyositis
Dysphagia
Most commonly elevated diagnostic test on initial presentation
ALT
Treatment for dermatomyositis
Methylprednisolone
Methotrexate
Folic acid
Deposition of IgA and immune complex is the pathophysiology behind what disease
Henoch schonlein purpura
What vessels are most commonly involved in HSP
Small arteries
Treatment for HSP
Supportive
Most common cause of non thrombocytopenic purpura in children
Henoch schonlein purpura