Spondyloarthropathies Flashcards
1
Q
Characteristic finding of spondyloarthropathies
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Romanus lesions
2
Q
First manifestation of AS
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Sacroilitis - usually symmetrical and bilateral
3
Q
Site where syndesmophytes first occur in AS
A
Thoracolumbar
4
Q
Serum markers with strongest association bet GCA and PMR
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BAFF and IL-6
5
Q
MOA and use of Secukinumab
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anti -IL17A, used in AS
6
Q
Agent that slows radiological progression in psoriatic arthritis
A
TNF inhibitors -infliximab
7
Q
TNF inhibitor not useful in IBD Arthritis
A
Etanercept
