T2 - Artrite Reumatoide Flashcards

1
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Frequência de Artrite Reumatóide?

A

0,7%

3:1 (mulheres:homem)

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Heridabilidade da Artrite Reumatóide?

A

30%

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Fatores Ambientais na Artrite Reumatóide?

A
Virus (EBV, parvovirus B19)
Tabaco
Stress/Comida
Álcool
Fatores Hormonais (prolactina como imunomodulador)
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4
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Gene que aumenta risco de Artrite Reumatóide?

A

PTPN22

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5
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Manifestações articulares da Artrite Reumatóide?

A
Monoartrite (punho e joelho)
Tenosinovite isolada
Oligoartrite
Poliartrite Simétrica (IFPs, MCFs, punho e MTFs) - Típico
Idosos - Poliartrite Rizomélica
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6
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Detection of synovitis?

A
  • Soft tissue swelling
  • Tenderness
  • Limited motion (frequently)
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7
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Extra-articular manifestations of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

A
  • Fever
  • Pericarditis
  • Pleuritis
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Laboratory investigations in Rheumatoid Arthritis?

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  • Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein
  • Thrombocytosis; sometimes leucocytosis
  • Rheumatoid factor in high titles
  • Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptides
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9
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Conventional radiographic examinations in Rheumatoid Arthritis?

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  • Hands
  • Wrists
  • Feet
  • Baseline assessment
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10
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Gold Standard?

A

Conventional radiography

Presence of erosions: key feature

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Early conventional radiographic signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

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  • Soft tissue hipertrophy, mainly in MCPs and PIPs
  • Periarticular osteoporosis in MCPs and PIPs
  • Marginal erosions (1st. Carpus; second MCP; ulnar styloid; lateral fifth metatarsal head)
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12
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Advantage of High-resolution ultrasonography with power Doppler?

A

Higher sensitivity

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in Rheumatoid Arthritis?

A

Higher sensitivity.

Bone marrow edema is also typical, which is a predictor of subsequent erosions.

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14
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Rheumatoid Arthritis classification criteria?

A

Joint involvement
Serology
Acute-phase reactants
Duration of symptons

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15
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Diagnóstico diferencial na Artrite Reumatóide?

A

Distinguir de Osteoartrite

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16
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Prediction of outcome in Rheumatoid Arthritis?

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Prediciton of future physical disability
Prediciton of future structural damage
Prediciont of increased mortality

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17
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Hands involvement in Established rheumatoid arthritis?

A
Boutonnière deformity
Z or 90-90 thumb
Swan-neck deformity
MCP deformities
Volar subluxation of the wrist
18
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Elbow and shoulder involvement in Established Rheumatoid Arthritis?

A
Elbow
• Frequently involved
• Early sign: loss of extension
• After: loss of supination 
Shoulder
• Not very frequently;
• Synovitis leads to erosion and damage of both the humeral head and glenoid fossa.
19
Q

Mais comum Subluxação da atlanto-axial?

A

Anterior (space between the odontoid process of C2 and the arch of the atlas
≥ 3 mm in cervical x-ray with the head in the flexed position)

20
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Lower limbs involvement in Established rheumatoid arthritis?

A

Knee
• Frequently involved (80%)
• Early sign: reduction of knee extension
• After: Baker`s cyst in the popliteal region and Valgus knee.
Hip
• Infrequently involved

21
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Feet involvement in Established Rheumatoid Arthritis?

A
• Triangle forefoot deformity
– Hálux valgus + quintus varus
• MTP joints subluxation
– Clawing of the toes
• Evolution: valgus flat foot
• Calcaneal valgus
22
Q

Other joints involvement in Established rheumatoid arthritis?

A
Temporal-mandibular joint
• Painful limitation of mouth opening
Cricoarytenoid joint
• Hoarseness
Ear ossicles
• Hearing loss independent of medication-induced effects
23
Q

Tenossinovites mais comuns?

A
  • Flexor tenosynovitis
  • Ulnar extensor carpi tenosynovitis
  • Common fingers extensor tenosynovitis
24
Q

Typical Bursitis in Established rheumatoid arthritis?

A

Olecranon bursitis

Sub-Achilles bursitis

25
Q

Subcutaneous nodules in Established rheumatoid arthritis?

A

Extensor aspects of the proximal ulna
Other pressure locations
Not exclusive of rheumatoid arthritis

26
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Extra-articular manifestations in Established rheumatoid arthritis?

A
Secondary osteoporosis
Secondary Sjögren`s syndrome
Infections (artrocentese em monoartrite com AR controlada)
Hematological abnormalities
Splenomegaly (Sind. Felty)
Renal disease
Gastrointestinal manifestations
27
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Eye complications in Established rheumatoid arthritis?

A
  • Episcleritis
  • Dry eyes
  • Escleromalacia
  • Ocular perforation
  • Iritis
28
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Vasculitis in Established rheumatoid arthritis?

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  • Uncommon (1%), related to disease severity and activity
  • Necrotising vasculitis
  • Cutaneous ulceration
  • Peripheral neuropathy
29
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Pulmonary disease in Established rheumatoid arthritis?

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  • Pleuritis
  • Intersticial pneumonitis
  • Intersticial fibrosis
  • Bronchiectasis
30
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Rare Pulmonary disease in Established rheumatoid arthritis?

A
  • Nodular lung disease

* Caplan Syndrome (macronodular AR + silicosis)

31
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Cardiac and cardiovascular disease in Established rheumatoid arthritis?

A

Arteriosclerosis

Pericarditis

32
Q

Mortality in Rheumatoid arthritis? Causes?

A

In severe forms, reduction of 5 years in life expectancy
Causes:
• Cardiovascular
• Infectious

33
Q

Therapeutic targets in Rheumatoid arthritis?

A
Suppress inflammation
Protect against joint destruction
Preserve function
Prevent comorbidities (cardiovascular and others)
Improving the quality of life
34
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Disease assessment in Rheumatoid arthritis?

A

• Tight control: every 3 months
• Global disease activity assessment by the patient on VAS
• Number of tender joints (pressure)
• Number of swollen joints (pressure)
Stanford Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ)

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Remission criteria in Rheumatoid arthritis?

A

Tender joint count < 1
Swollen joint count < 1
Patient global assessment < 1
PCR < 1 mg/dl

36
Q

Symptomatic treatment in Rheumatoid arthritis?

A
Rest
Analgesics
NSAIDs
CCTs
• Severe disease; NSAIDs contraindicated
• Average dose: prednisolone 7,5 mg/day
• EV methylprednisolone (500 mg to 1g/day, 3 consecutive days → flares)
37
Q

Indications of glucocorticoids in early arthritis and established rheumatoid arthritis?

A
  • Intra-articular in mono or oligo-articular flares
  • In established rheumatoid arthritis for symptomatic control
  • In a polyarticular flare for symptomatic control
38
Q

Fármacos modificadores da doença reumática (imunosupressores)?

A

Justification
• Effective control of clinical and biological signs of disease
• Prevent /retard radiological progression
• Induce remission
Time of prescription
• The earliest possible: after diagnosis
Duration prescription
• Long as it remains effective and well-tolerated

39
Q

DMARDs com Potencial prognóstico benigno ou dúvidas diagnósticas? E com prognóstico sério ou indeterminado? Ausência de resposta?

A

Hidroxicloroquina.
Metotrexato e Leflunamida.
Anti-TNF e Combination therapy.

40
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Conclusion remarks on Rheumatoid arthritis?

A

Disabling condition:
• High morbidity
• Disability
Decrease in life expectancy in five years, compared to the general population
Window of opportunity
• Need for early diagnosis
• Need to establish early the patient outcomes
• Early institution of the most appropriate therapy
Need for tight control