Rheumatology Flashcards
1
Q
polymyalgia rheumatica sym? Dx?
A
pain/stiffness in shoulderr and pelvis.
temporal pain and tenderness of temporal artery
2
Q
polymyositis CD? DX
A
CD8
increased aldolase, anti jo 1
3
Q
Ehlers danlos causes? types?
A
deficiencies in hydroxylase, lysl oxidase or copper metabolism
type 2=hyper extensible skin-> atrophic scars
type 3=dislocations
4
Q
Scurvy sym? exam? xray
A
gums bleed and tooth loss. scorbutic rosary (step off in ribs of kids)
wide zones of calcification, thin corticies
5
Q
mutation in marfans?
A
FBN1
6
Q
Psoriatic arthritis joint aspiration?
A
lemon yellow
7
Q
Reiters cutaneous lesions?
A
muccocutaneous lesions on sole (K. Blennhoragicum)
8
Q
RH HLA? test?
A
DR4.
Gadolinium contrast
9
Q
Pseudo gout imaging? tx?
A
linear calcifications and hook like osteophytes
colchicine
