Rheumatology and Immunology — Flashcards

Common variable immunodeficiency is associated with increased risk for _____ disease and lymphoma.

Cryoglobulinemic vasculitis is a _____ vessel vasculitis that can be seen in patients with HCV

Antibodies to spliceosomal snRNPs, also known as _____ antibodies, are highly specific for SLE

Polyarteritis nodosa may present with _____ pain and melena due to involvement of the mesenteric artery

_____ transplant rejection can be prevented/reversed with immunosuppressants

_____-myositis is associated with increased risk for occult malignancy

_____ antibody is specific for rheumatoid arthritis

_____ arteritis is associated with a weak or absent pulse in the upper extremity

Diffuse scleroderma is associated with _____ and anti-RNA Polymerase III antibodies

Macrophage activation syndrome presents with _____triglyceridemia and extreme hyperferritinemia