Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Ankylosing spondylitis usually affects _____ aged 20-30 years old

Hint: Males/Females

What ophthalmological condition is ankylosing spondylitis associated with? _____

What is the most useful investigation for ankylosing spondylitis? _____

Sacroilitis on X-ray film may appear as _____, sclerosis as well as fusion of the articular surfaces

A CXR of a patient with ankylosing spondylitis may show _____

What cardiac conditions are associated with ankylosing spondylitis? _____ & AV node block

Upon examination, patients with ankylosing spondylitis will have _____ lateral and forward lumbar flexion and chest expansion

Hint: Reduced/Increased

What sign can be seen in spinal radiographs of ankylosing spondylitis? _____

Patients with ankylosing spondylitis will often have concurrent musculoskeletal problems such as _____ and peripheral arthritis

Spirometry in patients with ankylosing spondylitis may show a _____ pattern