Rheumatology clinical presentations Flashcards
1
Q
What is swan neck deformity and what is it a sign of
A
Hyperflexion of index finger DIPJ, hyperextension of PIPJ
sign of chronic rheumatoid arthritis
2
Q
Main pathological process in osteoarthritis
A
Cartilage loss
3
Q
What can you see in an Xray with osteoarthritis
A
joint space narrowing
Subchondral sclerosis (increased whiteness)
Osteophyte
4
Q
Abnormalities seen in osteoarthritis
A
Heberden’s nodes (at the DIPJs)
Bouchard’s nodes (at the PIPJs)
5
Q
What is indicated by chest pain on leaning forward and inspiration
A
pericarditis
pleurisy (inflammation of the pleura)
pulmonary embolus (PE) - SLE predisposes to thrombosis
