Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Flashcard 801: _____ & erythema nodosum are skin pathologies associated with sarcoidosis

Answer: Lupus pernio

Flashcard 802: Sarcoidosis is associated with _____

Answer: uveitis

Flashcard 803: What is the management in asymptomatic sarcoidosis? _____

Answer: Monitoring

Flashcard 804: _____ syndrome is a variant of sarcoidosis characterized by parotid enlargement, facial nerve palsy, and uveitis

Answer: Heerfrodt's

Flashcard 805: Lupus pernio is pathognomonic for _____

Answer: sarcoidosis

Flashcard 806: The main complication of hypogammaglobulinemia is _____

Answer: bronchiectasis

Flashcard 807: An unprovoked DVT involves anticoagulation for _____ or longer.

Answer: 3 to 6 months

Extra: For a first unprovoked proximal DVT or PE, anticoagulation is recommended for at least 3-6 months. After this initial period, indefinite (long-term) anticoagulation should be considered if the bleeding risk is low, as the risk of recurrence is high.

Flashcard 808: A _____ occurs when a thrombus forms in a deep vein, usually in the legs, which obstructs blood flow and can lead to serious complications e.g. pulmonary embolism

Answer: deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Flashcard 809: What is a common second-line or alternative anticoagulation for DVT (e.g., in pregnancy or malignancy)? _____

Answer: Low-molecular weight heparin (LMWH)

Flashcard 810: It may be important to explore the underlying diagnosis of _____ if a patient has a DVT

Answer: cancer