Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

What is the likely diagnosis in an elderly patient that presents with a 6-month history of unilateral knee pain? The pain is worse in the evening and with activity _____

Rheumatoid arthritis most commonly affects _____ & feet (which joints?)

Folate deficiency is predominantly caused by _____ issues; malnutrition & excessive alcohol

Hint: dietary/malabsorption

Folate can be found in _____ vegetables & fortified food

Haemochromatosis can cause _____ cardiomyopathy or dilated cardiomyopathy

Haemochromatosis can cause arthropathy, especially in _____ joints with "hook-like" osteophytes

What is the second-line management for haemochromatosis? _____

Folate deficiency presents with anaemic symptoms; _____, pallor, & dyspnoea

Why is iron chelation therapy used in secondary haemochromatosis e.g. beta thalassemia major instead of phlebotomy? _____

Clinical sign = _____