Vasculitis Flashcards
Define vasculitis.
How would you classify the types of vasculitis and give examples of each type.
What size of vessels are affected in GCA?
large and medium
What are the most commonly affected vessels in GCA.
carotid and vertebral
What is the most common primary vasculitis?
GCA
What is the gender distribution and mean age of onset of GCA? What is the likelihood of a person with GCA also has PMR?
What are the symptoms of GCA? What questions would you ask in your history?
What are the signs of GCA?
What would expect to see on US temporal artery in GCA?
Halo sign
What would expect to find on FBC of GCA?
anaemia + thrombocytosis
What investigations would you order to diagnose GCA?
Outline the full management of GCA.
What are the main complications of GCA?
also very increased risk of stroke
What is the definition of takayasu arteritis?
What is the average age of onset of takayasu arteritis in women?
What are the symptoms of takayasu arteritis? Why do they experience these symptoms?
What are the signs of takayasu arteritis?
What investigations would you order to diagnose takayasu arteritis? What are your expected findings?
Outline the full management and treatment regimen for takayasu arteritis.
What is polyarteritis nodosa (PAN)?
necrotizing arteritis a/w Hep B
What is mononeuritis multiplex?
symptom of PAN
What are the symptoms of polyarteritis nodosa?
What investigations would you order for polyarteritis nodosa? What are the expected findings?
What is the full management of polyarteritis nodosa?
Behçet’s Disease is a rare, chronic, and systemic inflammatory disorder of unknown origin. What is its characteristic features?
How would you diagnose a patient with Behçet’s Disease? State the findings of the tests.
Outline the full management of Behçet’s Disease.
Kawasaki Disease, also known as Kawasaki Syndrome, is an acute, self-limiting, systemic vasculitis that primarily affects children under 5 years of age. What vessels are commonly affected?
What are the characteristic clinical features of Kawasaki Disease?
What investigations would you order to diagnose Kawasaki Disease? State the expected findings.
Outline the full management of Kawasaki Disease.
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