SERONEGATIVE SPONDYLOARTHROPATHIES Flashcards
1
Q
main characterizations?
A
begin in ligaments
involvement of SI joints
absence of RF
association with HLA B27
2
Q
chronic inflammatory disease of axial joints
HLAB27 sacroiliitis chronic synovitis destruction of articular cartilage bony ankylosis, bamboo appearance
A
ankylosing spondylitis
3
Q
M>F
triad of
-arthritis, urethrits/cervicitis,conjunctivits
pathologic features comparable to RA
A
reiters syndrome
4
Q
episode of non-infectious arthritis of the appendicular skeleton occurring within 1 month of a primary infection located somewhere else in the body
triad of symptoms of reiters syndrome
HLA-B27
A
reactive arthritis
5
Q
only common in individuals with psoriasis
asymmetric inflammatory arthritis HLAB27 pencil in cup extensor surfaces nail pitting positive auschpitz signs
A
psoriatic arthritis
