Spotter Flashcards
A patient presents with this.
What is the name for this symptom? [1]
What is the likely underlying pathology? [1]
Keratoderma blennorrhagicum: hyperkeratotic lesions predominantly on the soles
Due to reactive arthritis
Which pathology does this sign suggest? [1]
What is this sign called? [1]
Temporal artery biopsy - halo sign
a hypoechoic circumferential wall thickening due to oedema
What is the name for this hand sign? [1]
Which pathology does it indicate? [1]
gottron papules - indicates dermatomyositis
This patient does not have SLE.
What are they most likely to have? [1]
Dermatomyositis - heliotrope rash
This patient has a form of vasculitis. Which type? [1]
Kawasaki - strawberry tongue
Behcet’s disease
Which drug is most likely to cause this presentation?
Procainamide
Digoxin
Sodium valproate
Methyldopa
Allopurinol
Procainamide:
- drug-induced lupus erythematosus
RA
