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Spondyloarthropathies Flashcards

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Name 4 conditions under the umbrella term of spondyloarthropathies

A

Ankylosing spondylitis
Psoriatic arthritis
Reactive arthritis
IBD associated arthritis

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What gene is associated with spondyloarthropathies?

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HLA B27

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Do spondyloarthropathies generally present symmetrically or asymmetrically?

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Asymmetrically

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Are spondyloarthropathies typically seropositive or seronegative for RF?

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Seronegative (unlike RA)

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HLA-B27 is a specific subtype of MHC-I and associated to spondyloarthropathies. What does MHC-I do?

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Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I molecules present antigens to cytotoxic T cells

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What mnemonic is used for the general features of spondyloarthropathies

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SPINEACHE

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What does SPINEACHE stand for?

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Sausage fingers (dactylitis)
Psoriasis
Inflammatory back pain
NSAIDs good response
Enthesitis (plantar fasciitis, inflamed heel tendon)
Arthritis
Crohn’s disease or Colitis
HLA B27
Eyes (uveitis)

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