Rheumatology Flashcards
what is the most suggestive XR change of RA?
periarticular osteopaenia
which rheum condition has the lowest rates of infections related to TNF-i?
Ank spond
what medication should be avoided in an acute exacerbation of PsA?
Prednisolone
Radiology of RA
corner erosions, peri-articular osteoporosis, loss of joint space, DIPs spared
Radiology of OA
Joint space loss, sclerosis, osteophytes, subchondral cysts, ‘seagull’ in DIP
Radiology of haemachromatosis
OA changes of MCPs, esp 2nd/3rd
CPPD distribution
radiocarpal, patellofemoral
Radiology gout
punched out holes w. preserved cortex (intraosseous); inside capsule (destructive to joint), tophi
Psoriatic arthritis radiology
DIPs- pencil in cup. Mouse ear erosions, fusion of DIPs
Ank Spond radiology
romanus lesion, shiny corner sign, syndesmophytes, SIJ-ilitis
Felty’s syndrome
RA, splenomegaly, neutropaenia, leg ulcers
2 main MSK sites to get inflamed in RA other than joints (synovitis)
tenosynovitis, osteitis
Drug that accelerates RA nodules
methotrexate
HLA group for RA
DRB10404
Why is smoking a trigger for RA?
results in citrullinated peptides via PAD
Why is periodontitis a trigger for RA?
P. gingivalis has PAD
RA vasculitis typically found where?
Nailfolds
Main spinal issue in RA
atlantoaxial subluxation
RA poor prognostic features
extra-articular features, female, high titre RF/anti-CCP, later age of onset, more joints, imaging changes
Main SE of Leflunomide
Diarrhoea
Leflunomide MOA
Inhibits DHODH, purine synthesis
Above which dose of glucocorticoid does mortality increase?
8mg/day
Best TNFi for pregnancy
Certolizumab
Main viral infection that mimics RA
Parvovirus
What is Anti-centromere Ab protective for?
ILD
What 2 things is anti-RNA Pol III assoc. w. ?
Renal crisis, malignancy
2 drugs assoc. w. SScl renal crisis
Prednisolone, cyclosporin
3x XR features of SSc
Acro-osteolysis, calcinosis, pulp atrophy
Primary cause of death in SScl
Lung disease
Most common pattern of ILD in SScl
NSIP