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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Flashcards

1
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Who is more commonly affected by SLE?

A

Women

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Which races are more commonly affected by SLE?

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Afro-Caribbeans* and Asian communities

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At what age does SLE usually tend present?

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20-40 years

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4
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What type of condition is SLE?

A

Multisystem Autoimmune disease
Type 3 hypersensitivity reaction

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What type of hypersensitivity reaction is SLE?

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Type 3 hypersensitivity disease

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6
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What genes is SLE associated with?

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HLA B8
HLA DR2
HLA DR3

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7
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What are the main general features of SLE?

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fatigue
fever
mouth ulcers
lymphadenopathy

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How can the skin be affected in someone with SLE?

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Malar (butterfly) rash
Discoid rash
Photosensitivity
Raynaud’s phenomenon
Livedo reticularis
Non-scarring alopecia

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9
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What does the malar rash spare in someone with SLE?

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The nasolabial folds

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10
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How does the discoid rash present in someone with SLE?

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Scaly, erythematous, well demarcated rash in sun-exposed areas

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What MSK symptoms can present in someone with SLE?

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Arthralgia
Non-erosive arthritis

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12
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What cardiovascular symptoms can present in someone with SLE?

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pericarditis (more common)
myocarditis

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What respiratory symptoms can present in someone with SLE?

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Pleurisy
Fibrosing alveolitis

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What renal symptoms can present in someone with SLE?

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Proteinuria
Glomerulonephritis

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What neuropsychiatric symptoms can present in somene with SLE?

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Anxiety and depression
Psychosis
Seizures

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16
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What antibodies are commonly present in someone presenting with SLE?

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ANA
Anti-dsDNA
Anti-Smith

17
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What is the problem with using ANA for the diagnosis of SLE?

A

They are highly sensitive but have low specificity

18
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What is the most useful antibody for diagnosing SLE?

A

Anti-dsDNA

19
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What can be used to monitor SLE?

A

Inflammatory markers
complement levels (C3, C4)

20
Q

What inflammatory marker is used to monitor disease activity in SLE?

A

ESR

CRP- if raised suspect infection

21
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During active disease, would the complement levels be low or high in SLE?

A

Complement levels would be low during active disease

22
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What is the medical management of SLE?

A

Hydroxychloroquine

23
Q

What else can be used to manage SLE?

A

NSAID’s
Sun cream

24
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What is a serious complication of SLE?

A

Lupus nephritis

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