Rheumatology and Immunology — Flashcards

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

_____ is caused by deposition of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals in tissues, especially the joints

Rheumatoid arthritis may present with _____ finger deviation and radial wrist deviation

Macrophage activation syndrome presents with a _____ in ESR due to hypofibrinogenemia

Limited scleroderma is also referred to as "CREST syndrome": C: _____R: Raynaud phenomenon E: Esophageal dysmotilityS: Sclerodactyly (thick, tight skin)T: Telangiectasias

_____ syndrome is an autoimmune disease that is associated with exposure to hydrocarbon solvents (e.g. dry-cleaning, paints, dyes) and cigarette smoke

Involvement of lobes of lung in Connective tissue disorders:Lower lobes - RAIDS_____AsbestosisILD (interstitial lung diseases)Drugs: bleomycin, busulfan, amiodarone, methotrexate, nitrofurantoinScleroderma

Treatment of Polymyositis / Dermatomyositis involves _____ followed by long-term methotrexate therapy

Mixed connective tissue disease has features of _____, scleroderma, and/or polymyositis

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis often presents with upper respiratory tract symptoms, such as _____ or nasopharyngeal ulceration