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Causes of scarring alopecia

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Trauma, burns
Radiotherapy
Lichen planus
Discoid lupus
Tinea capitis
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Causes of non-scarring alopecia

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Male pattern baldness
Drugs = cytotoxic, carbimazole, heparin, oral contraeption, colchine
Iron deficiency, zinc deficiency
Alopecia areata
Telogen effluvium
Trichotillomania
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How to manage any new synovitis

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Refer urgently to rheumatology

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Main side effect of colchicine

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Diarrhoea

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2nd line treatment for gout

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febuxostat

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Inheritance of McArdle’s disease

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Autosomal recessive

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Features of McArdle’s disease

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Muscle pain and stiffness after exercise
Muscle cramps
Myoglobinuria
Low lactate levels during exercise

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If a patient has undiagnosed primary hyperparathyroidism and is started on vitamin D replacement, what is a possible risk?

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Severe hypercalcaemia and vitamin D toxicity

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Side effects of gold

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Proteinuria

Corneal opacities

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Side effects of penicilliamine

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Proteinuria

Exacerbation of myasthenia gravis

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What test is most specific for SLE?

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Anti-dsDNA

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Supplements to be taken during pregnancy

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400mcg folic acid pre-conception and until 12 weeks gestation (5mg if high risk for neural tube defect)

10mcg vitamin D throughout entire pregnancy

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DEXA scan - what is the Z score adjusted for?

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Age, gender and ethnic factors

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Monitoring for patients on biologic therapy

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FBC, U+E, LFTs every 3-4 months after starting therapy, then every 6 months one stable

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Which blood test is a useful rule out test for SLE?

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ANA

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Ehler-Danlos syndrome inheritance

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Autosomal dominant

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Ehler-Danlos syndrome features

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Elastic, fragile skin
Joint hypermobility - multiple dislocations
Easy bruising
Aortic regurg, mitral valve prolapse
Aortic dissection
SAH
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HLA B27 associations

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Ankylosing spondylitis
Reactive arthritis
Acute anterior uveitis

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HLA DR3 associations

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Dermatitis herpetiformis
Sjogren’s syndrome
Primary biliary cirrhosis

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DLA DR4 associations

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T1DM

Rheumatoid arthritis

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Secondary causes of Raynaud’s

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Connective tissue disorders: scleroderma, RA, SLE
Leukaemia
Type 1 cryoglobulinaemia
Using vibrating tools
Cervical rib
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Drug causes of Raynaud’s

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Oral contaceptive pill

Ergot (used in cluster headaches)

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Raynaud’s - factors suggesting underlying connective tissue disorder

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Onset over 40
Unilateral
Rashes
Autoantibodies
Digital ulcers
Calcinosis
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Raynaud’s - management

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CCB - nifedipine
IV prostacyclin infusion
Refer all with suspected secondary Raynauld’s

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Lateral epicondylitis - what exacerbates the pain?
Wrist extension against resistance with elbow extended Supination of the forearm with elbow extended
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Medial epicondylitis - what exacerbates the pain?
Wrist flexion and pronation
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Blood tests in osteoporosis
Calcium normal Phosphate normal ALP normal PTH normal
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Blood tests in osteomalacia
Calcium decreased Phosphate decreased ALP increased PTH increased
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Blood tests in primary hyperparathyroidism
Calcium increased Phosphate decreased ALP increased PTH increased
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Bone profile blood tests in CKD
Calcium decreased Phosphate increased ALP increased PTH increased
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Blood tests in Paget's disease
Calcium normal Phosphate normal ALP increased PTH normal
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Blood tests in osteopetrosis
Calcium normal Phosphate normal ALP normal PTH normal
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Causes of dactylitis
``` Psoriasis Reactive arthritis Sickle cell disease TB Sarcoidosis Syphilis ```
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Side effects of denosumab
``` Dyspnoea Diarrhoea URTI Hypocalcaemia Atypical femoral fractures ```
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Causes of drug induced lupus
Procainamide Hydralazine Phenytoin
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Fibromyalgia - management
Explanation Aerobic exercise CBT Pregabalin, duloextine, amitriptyline
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Fibromyalgia - diagnosis
Clinical | Tender in 11/18 'tender points'
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Fibromyalgia - features
``` Chronic pain at multiple sites Lethargy "Brain fog" sleep disturbance Headaches Dizziness ```
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What is the minimum steroid intake a patient should be taking before they are offered osteoporosis prophylaxis?
7.5mg prednisolone or more each day for 3 months
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Which rheumatoid drug causes retinopathy?
Hydroxychloroquine
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T score > -1.0
Normal
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T score -1.0 to -2.5
Osteopenia
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T score < -2.5
Osteoporosis
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Risk of calcium supplements
Increased MI
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Which drugs cannot be prescribed with methotrexate and why?
Trimethoprim and cotrimoxazole - increase risk of marrow aplasia High dose aspirin - increased risk of methotrexate toxicity
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How to alter the colchicine dose in renal failure
reduce dose by 50% if creatinine clearance is less than 50 Avoid if less than 10
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Features of transient idiopathic osteoporosis
Third trimester of pregnancy Groin pain with limited range of movement Unable to weight bear Raised ESR
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Age <75 and had a previous fragility fracture?
DEXA scan then FRAX assessment
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Age >75 and previous fragility fracture?
No need to DEXA, start treatment
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Blood test findings in antiphospholipid syndrome
Prolonged APTT | Low platelets
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Scoring system used to assessed for hypermobility
Beighton score
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What is ANCA?
anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody
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Conditions associated with pANCA
UC Crohn's Primary sclerosing cholangiits Eosinophilic granulomatosis polyangiitis Anti-GBM disease
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Conditions associated with cANCA
granulomatosis with polyangiitis | microscopic polyangiitis
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ANCA associated vasculitis - investigations
Urinalysis for proteinuria and haematuria U+E FBC CRP raised ANCA CXR: nodular, fibrotic or infiltrative lesions
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ANCA associated vasculitis - features
Renal = proteinuria, haematuria, creatinine rise Respiratory = dysphoea, haemoptysis Fatigue, weight loss, fever Vasculitic rash Sinusitis
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Types of malignant bone tumours
Osteosarcoma Chondrosarcoma Ewing's sarcoma
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Osteosarcoma - predisposing factors
Rb gene (associated with retinoblastoma) Paget's disease Radiotherapy
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Osteosarcoma - main location
Long bones prior to epiphyseal closure | Femur, tibia, humerus
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Osteosarcoma - xray findings
Codman's triangle (due to periosteal elevation) Sunburst pattern
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What is chondrosarcoma?
Malignant tumour of cartilage
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Chondrosarcoma - main location
axial skeleton
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Ewing's sarcoma - age of presentation
Children and adolescence
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Ewing's sarcoma - main location
Pelvis and long bone
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Ewing's sarcoma - presentation
Severe pain
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Ewing's sarcoma - xray findings
'onion skin' appearance
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Types of benign bone tumours
Osteoma Osteochondroma Giant cell tumour
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Osteoma - associations
Gardner's syndrome
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What is osteoma?
Benign 'overgrowth'
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Osteoma - main location
Skull
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What is osteochondroma?
Cartilage capped bony projection on external surface of bone
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Osteochondroma - who is affected
Males | Under 20
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Giant cell tumour - xray findings
Double bubble or soap bubble sign
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What is temporal arteritis?
A large vessel vasculitis
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Temporal arteritis - features
``` Age >60 Headache Jaw claudication Visual changes - blurring, amaurosis fugas, double Tender, palpable temporal artery PMR symptoms Lethargy, low grade fever, night sweats ```
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Temporal arteritis - investigations
Raised ESR >50 Raised CRP Temporal artery biopsy = skip lesions CK and EMG normal
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Temporal arteritis - management
High dose steroids - oral if no visual changes - IV methylpred if visual loss Will also need bone protection
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Antibodies in systemic lupus erythematous
``` ANA in 90% Rheumatoid factor in 20% Anti-dsDNA - highly specific Anti-smith Raised ESR normal CRP Low C3 and Low C4 during active disease ```
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SLE - which antibody as a screening test?
ANA
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SLE - which antibody is the most specific?
anti-dsDNA
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SLE - MSK features
arthraglia | non-erosive arthritis
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SLE - cardiovascular features
pericarditis | myocarditis
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SLE - respiratory features
pleurisy | fibrosing alveolitis
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SLE - renal features
proteinuria | glomerulonephritis
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SLE - neuro features
anxiety, depression psychosis seizures
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SLE - skin features
``` malar rash discoid rash photosensitive Raynaud's Livedo reticularis non-scarring allopecia ```
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What is a discoid rash?
scaly, red, well demarcated patches | sun-exposed places
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How to monitor SLE disease activity
ESR | anti-dsDNA
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Which ethnic group is most at risk of SLE?
Afro-caribbean
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SLE - management
NSAIDS corticosteroids hydroxychloroquine belimumab
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What is Sjogren's syndrome?
Autoimmune disorder affecting exocrine glands resulting in dry mucous membranes
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What can Sjogren's syndrome be secondary to?
Connective tissue diseases | Rheumatoid arthritis
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Sjogren's syndrome - features
Dry eyes and mouth Vaginal dryness Arthralgia, myalgia Raynauld's Sensory polyneuropathy Renal tubular acidosis
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Sjogren's syndrome - antibodies
Rheumatoid factor ANA anti-Ro antibodies in 70% anti-La antibodies in 30%
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Sjogren's syndrome - investigations
antibodies | Schirmer's test = filter paper near conjuctival sca to measure tear formation
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What malignancy are people with Sjogren's syndrome at risk of?
40-60 fold increase risk of lymphoid malignancy
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Sjogren's syndrome - management
Artificial tears and saliva | Pilocarpine may stimulate saliva
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What is reactive arthritis?
HLA-B27 associated seronegative arthropathy
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Reactive arthritis - causes
STI - chlamydia GI infection
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Reactive arthritis - features
Arthritis - asymmetrical, lower limbs Dactylitis Urethritis Conjunctivitis Anterior uveitis Skin = circinate balanitis, keratoderma blenorrhagica
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Reactive arthritis - skin findings
Keratoderma blenorrhagica
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Reactive arthritis - management
Analgesia, NSAIDs Intraarticular steroids In persistent disease: sulfasalazine, methotrexate
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Reactive arthritis - prognosis
Symptoms generally last 4-6 months, in most people resolve within 12 months 25% have recurrent episodes 10% have chronic disease
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What percentage of people with psoriasis develop psoriatic arthritis?
10-20%
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Psoriatic arthritis - arthritis features
May be symmetrical similar to RA or asymmetrical Sacroilitis DIP joint Arthritis mutilans - severe hand defmority
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Psoriatic arthritis - skin features
Psoriatic skin lesions Nail pitting Oncholysis
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Psoriatic arthritis - periarticular disease
Enthesitis Tenosynovitis Dactylitis
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Psoriatic arthritis - xray changes
Erosive changes and new bone formation Periostitis "pencil in cup" appearance
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Uses of methotrexate within rheumatology
inflammatory arthritis - RA | psoriasis
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Methotrexate and pregnancy
Avoid for 6 months after treatment in men and women
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Methotrexate side effects
Mucositis Pneumonitis Myelosuppression Pulmonary fibrosis Liver fibrosis
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Methotrexate - monitoring
FBC, U+E, LFT Before starting then weekly until stable, 2-3 months when stable
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Methotrexate - prescribing
weekly | with folic acid 5mg weekly on a different day
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Methotrexate - treatment for toxicity
Folinic acid
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What is dermatomyositis?
inflammatory disorder causing symmetrical, proximal muscle weakness and characteristic skin lesions
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Dermatomyositis - skin features
Photosensitive Macular rash over back and shoulder Heliotrope rash around eyes Gottron's papules = red papules over back of fingers Mechanics hands Nail fold capillary dilation
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Dermatomyositis - non-skin features
Proximal muscle weakness, may be tender Raynaud's Respiratory muscle weakness Interstitial lung disease Dysphagia Dysphonia
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Dermatomyositis - causes
Idiopathic Connective tissue disease Malignancy
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Dermatomyositis - investigations
ANA in 80% Anti-Jo-1 antibodies Anti SRP antibodies Anti-Mi-2 antibodies Screen for underlying malignancy
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Marfan's syndrome - inheritance
Autosomal dominant
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Marfan's syndrome - features
``` tall high arched palate long, slim fingers pectus excavatum pes plantus (flat foot) scoliosis ```
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Marfan's syndrome - complications
Dilation of aortic sinuses = aortic aneurysms, aortic dissection, aortic regurg, mitral valve prolapse Repeat pneumothorax Eyes = upwards lens dislocation, blue sclera, myopia
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Marfan's syndrome - management
beta blockers avoid vigorous exercise and contact sports surgery - aortic root graft replacement
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Osteoarthritis - main joints affected in the hand
carpometacarpal DIP PIP
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Osteoarthritis - xray changes
Loss of joint space Subchondral sclerosis Subchondral cysts Osteophytes at joint margins
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Osteoarthritis - management
weight loss, support braces, muscle strengthening exercises 1st = paracetamol + topical NSAIDS 2nd = oral NSAIDS (+PPI), opioids, capsaicin cream, intraarticular steroids If not working refer for joint replacement
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Rheumatoid arthritis - features
Swollen, painful joints in hand and feet Gradually gets worse and involves larger joints Stiffness worse in morning Positive squeeze test
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Rheumatoid arthritis - late signs O/E of the hands
swan neck deformity boutonniere's deformity
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Rheumatoid arthritis - investigations
Rheumtaoid factor in 70-80% Anti-cyclic citrulinated antibody - in 70%, specific Raised ESR Raised CRP
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Most specific antibody test for rheumatoid arthritis?
anti-cyclic citrulinated antibody
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Rheumatoid arthritis - xray findings
Loss of joint space Juxta-articular osteoporosis Soft tissue swelling Periarticular erosins Subluxation
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Rheumatoid arthritis - poor prognostic factors
``` Rf positive Anti-CCP antibodies positive Poor functional status at diagnosis Xray shows early erosions (<2 years) HLA DR4 Insidious onset Female ```
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Rheumatoid arthritis - complications
pulmonary fibrosis, pleural effusion keratoconjunctiva sicca episcleritis, scleritis corneal ulcer, keratits osteoporosis IHD depression
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What is Felty's syndrome
RA + splenomegaly + low WCC
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Rheumatoid factor - initial therapy
DMART + bridging prednisolone
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Rheumatoid factor - treating flares
Oral or IM corticosteroids
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Rheumatoid arthritis - management
1st line = DMARTS TFT inhibitors if inadequate response to 2x DMARTs
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Types of DMARDS
Methotrexate Sulfasalazine Lefluzonmide Hydroxychloroquine
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Types of TNF inhibitors
Etanercept Infliximab Adalimumab
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Side effects of etanercept
Demyelination | Reactivation of TB
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Side effects of infliximab
Reactivation of TB
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Side effects of adalimumab
Reactivation of TB
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Osteomalacia - causes
Vit D deficiency - malabsorption, lack of sunlight, diet CKD Drugs - anticonvulsants Inherited - hypophosphaemic rickets
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Osteomalacia - xray changes
Translucent bands called looser's zones or pseudofracture
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Osteomalacia - management
Vit D supplementation | Calcium supplement if dietary calcium insufficient
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What is leflunomide?
DMARD used in rheumatoid arthritis
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Leflunomide - what to monitor
FBC LFT Blood pressure
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Leflunomide - side effects
Diarrhoea HTN Weight loss Peripheral neuropathy Myelosuppression Pneumonitis
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Leflunomide - pregnancy
Avoid pregnancy for 2 years after stopping in women and 3 months after stopping in men
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Leflunomide - contraindications
Pregnancy Pre existing lung disease Pre existing liver disease
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Hydroxychloroquine - pregnancy
Can be used in pregnancy and breastfeeding
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Hydroxychloroquine - uses
Rheumatoid arthritis SLE Discoid lupus
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Hydroxychloroquine - side effects
Retinopathy (bull's eye retinopathy) | Corneal deposits
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Hydroxychloroquine - monitoring
Annual ophthalmology screening for retinopathy
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Systemic sclerosis - antibodies
ANA Rheumatoid factor Anti-scl-70 antibodies in diffuse cutaneous Anti-centromere antibodies in limited cutaneous
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Limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis
CREST is a subtype Scleroderma affects face and distal limbs Anti-centromere antibodies
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Features of CREST syndrome
``` Calcinosis Raynaud's oEsophageal dismotility Sclerodactyly Telangiectasia ```
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Diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis
Scleroderma affects trunk and proximal lumbs Scl-70 antibodies Interstitial lung disease Pulmonary artery hypertension Renal disease HTN
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Scleroderma
No internal organ involvement Tightening and fibrosis of skin Plaques on liver
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Sulfasalazine - uses
Inflammatory arthritis e.g. RA | IBD
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Sulfasalazine - cautions
G6PD deficiency Allergy to aspirin or sulphonamides
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Sulfasalazine - side effects
Oligospermia Steven Johnsons Syndrome Pneumonitis/ lung fibrosis Coloured tears, stained contact lens Myelosuppression Heinz body anaemia Megaloblastic anaemia
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Azathioprine - side effects
Bone marrow suppression N+V Pancreatitis Increased risk of non-melanoma skin cancer
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Azathioprine - interactions
Allopurinol therefore need lower dose
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Azathioprine - in pregnancy
Safe
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What is polymyositis?
Inflammatory disorder causing symmetrical proximal muscle weakness
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Polymyositis - pathophysiology
T cell mediated cytotoxic process against muscle fibres
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Polymyositis - associations
Idiopathic Connective tissue disorders Malignancy
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Polymyositis - features
Proximal muscle weakness, may be tender Raynaud's Respiratory muscle weakness Interstitial lung disease Dysphagia Dysphonia
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Polymyositis - investigations
Raised CK Muscle biopsy Anti-Jo-1 antibodies
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Polymyositis - management
Sunblock Exercise to maintain strength Steroids Azathioprine if steroids fail
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What is polyarteritis nodosa?
Vasculitis affecting medium sized arteries with necrotising inflammation leading to aneurysm formation
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Polyarteritis nodosa - associations
Hep B
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Polyarteritis nodosa - who is typically affected?
Middle aged men
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Polyarteritis nodosa - features
Fever, malaise, arthralgia Hypertension Mononeuritis multiplex Sensorimotor polyneuropathy Testicular pain Haematuria Renal failure Livedo reticularis
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Polyarteritis nodosa - investigations
Hep B surface antigen pANCA in 20% Biopsy of small artery = necrotising inflammation Arteriography = microaneurysms
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How many people with Paget's disease of the bone are symptomatic?
1 in 20
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Paget's disease of the bone - typical presentation
older man with bone pain and isolated rise in ALP
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Paget's disease of the bone - features
Bone pain - pelvis, lumbar spine, pelvis Bowing of tibia Bossing of skull
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Paget's disease of the bone - skull xray findings
Thickened vault | Osteoporosis circumscripta
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Paget's disease of the bone - complications
``` Deafness Bone sarcoma Fracture Skull thickening High output cardiac failure ```
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Paget's disease of the bone - predisposing factors
Increased age Male Northern latitude Family history
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Paget's disease of the bone - treatment
Bisphosphonates - oral risedronate or IV zoledronate
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Indications to treat Paget's disease of the bone
Bone pain Skull or long bone deformity Fracture Peri-articular Paget's
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What is Paget's disease of the bone?
Increased and uncontrolled bone turnover
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What is gout?
Microcrystal synovitis caused by deposition of monosodium urate monohydrate in synovium
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Causes of reduced excretion of uric acid
Diuretics CKD Lead toxicity
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Causes of increased production of uric acid
Myeloproliferative or lymphoproliferative disorders Cytotoxic drugs Severe psoriasis
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Gout - features
Pain, swelling, erythema 70% first presentations affect the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint
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Gout - xray features
Joint effusion Punched out lesions with sclerotic margins Joint space is preserved until late disease Eccentric erosions Soft tissue tophi
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Gout - acute management
Colchicine or NSAIDS (+PPI) Steroids if both contraindicated Continue allopurinol if already on it
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Gout - when to start chronic management
After first attack
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Gout - 1st line chronic management
Allopurinol | With colchicine cover
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Gout - 2nd line chronic management
febuxostat
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Gout - precipitating drugs
Thiazide diuretics
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What is behcet's syndrome?
Autoimmune mediated inflammation of arteries and veins
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Behcet's syndrome - features
Oral ulcers Genital ulcers Anterior uveitis
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Antiphospholipid syndrome - secondary causes
SLE Lymphoproliferative disorders
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Antiphospholipid syndrome - features
Venous and arterial thrombosis Recurrent fetal loss Livedo reticularis
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Antiphospholipid syndrome - investigations
prolonged APTT | Thrombocytopenia
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Antiphospholipid syndrome - primary thromboprophylaxis
Low dose aspirin
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Antiphospholipid syndrome - secondary thromboprophylaxis
1st VTE: warfarin with target INR 2-3 Further VTE: warfarin with target INR 3-4 Arterial thrombus then warfarin INR 2-3
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Ankylosing spondylitis - features
Young men with lower back pain and stiffness Insidious onset Stiffness worse in the morning and better with exercise Pain at night
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Ankylosing spondylitis - examination
Reduced lateral flexion Reduced forward flexion, assessed using Schober's test Reduced chest expansion
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Ankylosing spondylitis - non joint features
Atypical fibrosis Anterior uveitis Aortic regurg AV node block Achilles tendonitis Amyloidosis Cauda equina Peripheral arteritis
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Ankylosing spondylitis - investigations
Raised ESR, raised CRP MRI spine Xray sacroiliac joint = sacroilitis, squaring of lumbar vertebrae, bamboo spine, syndesmophytes
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Ankylosing spondylitis - xray of sacroiliac joint findings
sacroilitis squaring of lumbar vertebrae bamboo spine syndesmophytes
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Ankylosing spondylitis - management
Regular exercise NSAIDS physiotherapy DMARDS only if peripheral joint involvement
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Osteoporosis - major risk factors
Steroids RA Family history of hip fracture Smoking Alcohol Low BMI
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Osteoporosis - drug causes
Steroids SSRIs Antiepileptics PPIs Glitazones Heparin
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Osteoporosis - first line investigations for secondary cause
``` FBC U+E LFT CRP TFT Bone profile ```
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Bone protection against osteoporosis - management if high risk and <65 years
DEXA scan T score >0 = reassure T score 0 to -1.5 = repeat in 3 years T score < -1.5 = bone protection
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Bone protection against osteoporosis - management if high risk and >65 years
If high risk or previous fragility fracture then treat
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Bone protection against steroid induced osteoporosis
Give if taking steroids >3 months Treat with alendronate Should be vitamin D and calcium replete
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Osteoporosis - 1st line management
Alendronate
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Osteoporosis - 2nd line management
Risedronate or etidronate
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Osteoporosis - 3rd line management
If can't tolerate bisphosphonates Strontium ranelate or raloxifene
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Osteoporosis - who should we treat?
Post-menopausal women and men over 50 with DEXA T score < -2.5 Women >75 with fragility fracture Long term steroids
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Raloxifene - mechanism of action
Selective oestrogen receptor modulator Prevents bone loss and reduces vertebral fracture No impact on non-vertebral fractures
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Raloxifene - side effects
Menopausal symptoms Increased risk of VTE Decreased risk of breast cancer
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Strontium ranelate - mechanism of action
Reduces resorption by osteoclasts and increases deposition by osteoblasts
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Osteoclasts
Resorb bone
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Osteoblasts
Deposit bone
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Strontium ranelate - side effects
Increased cardiovascular events Increased VTE Steven Johnson syndrome
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Strontium ranelate - contraindications
previous cardiovascular events | previous VTE
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Bisphosphonates - mechanism of action
inhibit bone absorption by osteoclasts by promoting apoptosis
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Bisphosphonates - indications
prevention and treatment of osteoporosis hypercalcaemia Paget's disease pain from bony metastases
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Bisphosphonates - side effects
Oesophagitis, oesophageal ulcers Osteonecrosis of the jaw Atypical stress fractures of femur Hypocalaemica Acute phase response after administration - fever, myalgia, arthralgia
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Bisphosphonates - instructions when taking
Whilst sitting or standing upright at least 30 minutes before food with water stay upright for 30 minutes afterwards
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Bisphosphonates - duration when treating osteoporosis
Reassess need after 5 years Stop if patient <75, T score > -2.5, low risk according to FRAX
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Bisphosphonates - calcium and vitamin D
Give vitamin D | Give calcium only if dietary intake is inadequate
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What is chronic fatigue syndrome?
>4 months of fatigue affecting function more than 50% of the time No other disease which may explain symptomes
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Chronic fatigue syndrome - features
``` Fatigue Sleep disturbance Muscle or joint paint Headaches Painful lymph nodes without enlargement Sore throat Lack of concentration ```
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Chronic fatigue syndrome - investigations
All normal FBC U+E LFT CRP ERP Calcium Ferritin CK Ceoliac screen Glandular fever Urinalysis
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Chronic fatigue syndrome - management
CBT Graded exercise therapy Pacing Low dose amitryptilline for poor sleep
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Discoid lupus erythematous - features
``` Erythematous, raised rash May be scaly Photosensitive On face, neck, ears, scalp Lesions heal with atrophy, scarring and pigmentation ```
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Discoid lupus erythematous - management
Topical steroids Hydroxychloroquine Avoid sun exposure
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Who should take vitamin D supplements?
Pregnant and breastfeeding Children aged 6 months to 5 years Adults >65 People not exposed to much sun
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Follow up when taking vitamin D supplements
Calcium level at one month
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Polymyalgia rheumatica - features, patient age and symptom onset
Patient >60 years Onset in <1 month Aching and morning stiffness in proximal limb muscles
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Polymyalgia rheumatica - investigations
Raised ESR >40 Raised CRP Normal CK
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Polymyalgia rheumatica - management
Oral prednisolone Bone protection
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Polymyalgia rheumatica - management if does not respond well to prednisolone
Refer to secondary care to consider other diagnoses

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