Rheumatology Flashcards
1
Q
inflammatory exudate over the synovial lining results in progressive erosion of articular cartilage & contiguous bone
A
Pannus formation
2
Q
cutaneous hypersensitivity to superficial trauma –> localized recurrence of rash
A
Koebner phenomenon
3
Q
SEA syndrome
A
seronegative (-)RF, Enthesitis
Arthritis
Juvenile Ankylosing Spondylitis
4
Q
Most common pattern of psoriatic arthritis
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oligoarthritis, affects large & small joints in an asymmetric pattern
5
Q
- Syndrome of arthritis, urethritis & conjunctivitis
- Preceded by enteric or UTI
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Reactive Arthritis
6
Q
hallmark of SLE
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autoantibody production against many self antigens (leading to inflammatory damage of target organs including joints, kidneys, blood forming cells & CNS)
