Spondyloarthropathies Flashcards
1
Q
Enthesitis is?
A
Inflammation at insertion of a tendon, ligament or capsule in a bone.
2
Q
2 Step pathology of spondylarthropies
A
1) initial inflammation and erosions
2) Fibrosis and ossification
3
Q
Symptoms in ankspon are mainly seen in?
A
Spine and sacroiliac joints
4
Q
extraskeletal features of ankspon?
A
Apical fibrosis Anterior uveitis Aortic regurgitation Achilles tendonitis AV node block Amyloidosis and cauda equina syndrome peripheral arthritis (25%, more common if female)
5
Q
What is usually used to diagnose ankspon?
A
MRI or spine and sacroiliac joints
6
Q
Drug therapy in ankspon
A
NSAIDs and TNF inhibitors
