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What is rheumatoid arthritis?

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Chronic joint inflammation can result in joint damage

Site of inflammation = synovium

Associated with autoantibodies (RF and Anti-CCP)

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Which autoantibodies are associated with rheumatoid arthritis?

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Rheumatoid factor

Anti-CCP

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What is the site of inflammation for rheumatoid arthritis?

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Synovium

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What is ankylosing spondylitis?

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  • Chronic spinal inflammation that can result in spinal fusion and deformity- spinal fusion is detected on the radiograph as a ‘Bamboo spine’.
  • Site of inflammation includes the enthesis
  • No autoantibodies (Seronegative).
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What are the consequences with ankylosing spondylitis?

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Spinal fusion

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How is spinal fusion evidently seen on a radiograph?

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Bamboo spine

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What are the examples of seronegative spondyloarthopathies?

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  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Reactive arthritis (Reiter’s Syndrome)
  • Arthritis associated with psoriasis (Psoriatic arthritis)
  • Arthritis associated with gastrointestinal inflammation (enterohepatic synovitis).
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What is SLE?

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  • Chronic tissue inflammation in the presence of antibodies directed against self-antigens.
  • Multi-site inflammation – predominantly in the joints, skin and kidney.
  • The formation of immune complexes  Type III hypersensitivity.
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What type of hypersensitivity is associated with SLE?

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Type 3 hypersensitivity -due to formation of immune complexes

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Which three main autoantibodies are associated with SLE?

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Antinuclear antibodies
Anti-double stranded DNA antibodies
Anti-phospholipid antibodies

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Which typeof rash is associated with SLE?

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Malar rash

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Which sex is mainly affected by SLE?

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Female

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In which age group is SLE is diagnosed typically?

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15-45 years

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What are the key features of SLE?

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Arthralgias and arthritis are typically non-erosive

Serum autoantibodies are characteristic

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What is Raynaud’s phenomenn?

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Intermittent vasospasm of digits on exposure to cold

1) Vasospasm - blanching of the digit
2) Cyanosis
3) Reactive hyperaemia

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What are the three stages of Raynaud’s?

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1) Vasospasm
2) Cyanosis
3) Reactie hyperaemia

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What are the colour changes seen in Raynaud’s?

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White to blue to red

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Why does cyanosis occur after vasospasm in Raynaud’s?

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As static venous blood deoxygenates

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Why does reactive hyperaemia occur after vasospasm and cyanosis in Raynaud’s?

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Transient increase in organ blood flow, as a response to occlusion

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What are the clinical manifestations of SLE?

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  • Malar Rash – Erythema that spares the nasolabial fold
  • Photosensitive rash
  • Mouth ulcers
  • Hair loss
  • Raynaud’s phenomenon
  • Arthralgia and arthritis (sometimes)
  • Serositis (pericarditis, pleuritis, less commonly – peritonitis)
  • Renal disease – glomerulonephritis (lupus nephritis)
  • Cerebral disease – ‘cerebral lupus’ – psychosis.
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What is the pathogenesis of SLE?

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Apoptosis leads to translocation of nuclear antigens to membrane surface

Impaired clearance of apoptotic cells results in enhanced presentation of nuclear antigens to immune cells

B-cell autoimmunity

4) Tissue damage by antibody effector mechanisms - complement activation and Fc receptor engagement

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What risks are associated with anti-phospholipid (cardiolipin) antibodies in SLE?

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There is an increased risk of arterial and venous thrombosis

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What autoantibody is present in systemic vasculitis?

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Antinuclear cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA)

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Which autoantibodies are screened when ANA positive?

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  • Anti-Ro
  • Anti-La
  • Anti-centromere
  • Anti-RNP
  • Anti-ds-DNA antibodies
  • Anti-Scl-70.
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What are the two main examples of cytoplasmic antibodies?
Anti-tRNA synthetase | Anti-ribosomal P antibodies
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Which antibody is associated in neonatal lupus syndrome?
Anti-La
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What is the main clinical risk in a neonate with neonatal lupus syndrome?
Permanent heart block - conduct ECG
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What is the significance of anti-ribosomal P antibodies?
Cerebral lupus
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What inflammatory markers are raised and normal in SLE?
CRP is normal (Unless infection or serositis) | ESR elevated
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What haematological manifestations are found in SLE?
Haemolytic anaemia Lymphopenia Thrombocytopenia
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What renal investigations are performed in patients with SLE?
Measure urine protein: Creatinine ratio Albumin eGFR
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What immunological manifestations are found in patients with SLE?
* Antinuclear antibodies * Anti-double-stranded DNA antibodies – highly specific, correlate with disease activity. * Complement consumption (Low C4 and C3) – in active disease.
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Which parameter in SLE is suggestive of active disease?
Complement consumption and anti-dsDNA antibodies
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Which auto-antibody is associated with thrombosis and clotting?
Anti-phospholipid antibodies
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How is proteinuria detected in SLE, using serum measurements?
Decreasing serum albumin (also a negative acute phase protein so responds to inflammation)
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Why does platelet count decrease in active SLE?
Due to excessive thrombotic activity
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Why does haemoglobin decrease as SLE progresses?
Due to autoimmune haemolytic anaemia in lupus
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What happens to the reticulocyte count in lupus?
Rises as a compensatory mechanism to the immune complex mediated erythrocyte destruction
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What is the recommended management for lupus?
Hydroxychloroquine
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What is the maintenance treatment in lupus?
Glucocorticoids
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What treatment is available for acute settings of lupus?
Glucocorticoids
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Which immunomodulatory agents are used in lupus?
Methotrexate, azathioprine and mycophenolate
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How should glucocorticoids be withdrawn?
Tapered
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What treatment is recommended in active and severe SLE disease?
Cyclophosphamide | B-cell targeted therapies (rituximab and belimumab)
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What is Sjogren's syndrome?
Autoimmune exocrinopathy - lymphocyte infiltration of exocrine glands
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What are the exocrine related manifestations of Sjogren's syndrome?
Dry eyes Dry mouth Parotid gland enlargement
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What is xerostomia?
Dry mouth
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What is xerophthalmia?
Dry eyes
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What are common extra-glandular manifestations of Sjogren's syndrome?
Non-erosive arthritis and Raynaud's phenomenon.
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What is secondary Sjogren's syndrome?
Context of another connective tissue disorder (SLE)
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What does a salivary gland biopsy reveal in Sjogren's glands?
Lymphocyte infiltration predominantly CD4 helper T-cells and to lesser extent B lymphocytes
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What is Schirmer's test?
A test to assess tear production. • Filter paper is placed under the lower lid -extent of wetness measured after 5 minutes. • Abnormal <5mm after 5 minutes
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What is inflammatory muscle disease?
Proximal muscle weakness due to autoimmune-mediated inflammation either with dermatomyositis or without polymyositis (rash).
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What skin changes occur in dermatomyositis?
Lilac coloured rash on eyelids (heliotrope), malar region and naso-labial
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What colour are Gottron's papules?
Red-brick | • Red or purple flat or raised lesions on knuckles (Gottron’s papules).
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What are the cutaneous manifestations of dermatomyositis?
* Skin changes in dermatomyositis. * Lilac-coloured (heliotrope) rash on eyelids, malar region and naso-labial folds. * Red or purple flat or raised lesions on knuckles (Gottron’s papules). * Subcutaneous calcinosis * Mechanic’s hands (fissuring and cracking of skin over finger pads).
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Which serum markers are elevated in dermatomyositis?
Creatine phosphokinase
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Which cell is associated with polymyositis?
CD8 T-cells
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Which cell is associated with dermatomyositis?
CD4 T cells, in addition to B-cells
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What is systemic sclerosis?
Thickened skin with Raynaud's phenomenon | Dermal fibrosis - cutaneous calcinosis and telangiectasis
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What are the manifestations of diffuse systemic sclerosis?
* Fibrotic skin proximal to elbows or knees (excluding face and neck) * Anti-topoisomerase-I (Anti-Scl-70) antibodies. * Pulmonary fibrosis, renal (thrombotic microangiopathy) involvement. * Short history of Raynaud’s phenomenon.
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What are the manifestations of limited systemic sclerosis?
* Fibrotic skin hands, forearms, feet, neck and face * Anti-centromere antibodies * Pulmonary hypertension * Long history of Raynaud’s phenomenon.
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Which antibodies are associated with CREST and limited systemic sclerosis?
Anti-centromere antibodies
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What is CREST?
CREST describes a sub-type of limited systemic sclerosis. | Calcinosis, Raynaud’s phenomenon, Oesophageal dysmotility, Sclerodactyly, Telangiectasia
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What is overlap syndrome?
* When features of more than 1 connective disorder are present: SLE and Inflammatory muscle disease. * Incomplete features of a connective tissue disease are present we can use the term undifferentiated connective tissue disease
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Which auto-antibody is associated with mixed connective tissue disorder?
Anti-U1 RNP antibody
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Which auto-antibody is associated with diffuse systemic sclerosis?
Anti-Scl-70
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What are anti-centromere autoantibodies associated with?
Limited systemic sclerosis
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Which autoantibodies are associated with polymyositis?
Anti-tRNA transferase

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