Path 2 Flashcards
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dermatomyositis affects? classic vs revised model
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skin & muscles. humoral attack on muscle capillaries and arterioles –> MAC deposits in perivascular sites –> capillaries destroyed and muscle fibers atrophy vs overprod of IFN-inducible proteins –> high type I IFN –> endothelial cells and muscle fibers injured –> perifascicular atrophy
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skin vs muscle vs constitutional sxs of DM
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gottron papules, Heliotrope eruption; facial erythema; poikiloderma at Shawl/V neck/Holster sign; nailfold abnlities vs slow progressive prox muscle weakness vs interstitial lung dz, dysphagia, heart, polyarthritis/joints
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DM subtypes: Clinically amyopathic DM vs juvenile DM vs malig-assoc DM
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no skin sxs vs <18yo vs adenocarcinoma to cvx, lung, ovaries, pancreas, bladder, stomach; Myositis-specific ag = highly expressed in ca tissue –> immune rxns against ca cross-react w/ skel muscle fibers –> myositis
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DM ab: antiMi2 vs antiJo1 vs antip155/140
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against DNA helicase; exclusive in DM vs against histidyl tRNA synthetase; more common in PM vs against transcpxn factor for cellular differentiation; more common in malig associated DM
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PM affects? Perforin pathway. any perifascicular atrophy of infiltrates?
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skin. Perforin and granzyme granules of CD8 cells = directed towards healthy muscle fibers w/ MHC I –> necrosis. no b/c not DM
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PM muscle vs constitutional sxs
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Symmetrical, proximal muscle weakness in UE and LE; Facial and ocular muscles not affected vs Lung, heart, oropharynx, joints
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PM subtypes: juvenile PM vs malig assoc PM
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<18yo vs Colorectal, lung, hepatic ca
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PM labs: ANA vs Anti Jo1 ab vs Anti-signal recognition particle (SRP) ab
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nonspecific for inflamm or autoimmune vs against histidyl tRNA synthetase vs targets cytosolic protein-RNA complex that couples synthesis of nascent proteins to their proper membrane localization
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how to tx PM?
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glucocorticoid
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Inclusion body myositis affects? Hallmark?
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muscles. rimmed autophagic vacuoles containing protein aggregates like in degen dzs –> degen theory of s-IBM
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proteins found in IBM
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intracellular amyloid that’s immunoreactive to β-amyloid protein; phosphorylated tau, α-synuclein, ubiquitin, presenilin
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IBM sxs
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Asymmetrical slow progressive weakness of distal and proximal muscles
* Weak quads, finger dexterity, and grip strength
* Atrophy of quads and forearm flexors
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IBM labs: high CK vs Anti-cytosolic 5’-nucleotidase (cN1A) ab
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blank vs colocalize w/ granular intravacuole deposits and vacuole rims
* Exclusive in inclusion-body myositis
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how to tx IBM?
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glucocorticoids, wheelchair by 10yo
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IBM has autoimmune pathogenesis by?
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CD8 cell, B cell, anti-cN1A ab
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What is immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy? any CD8 cells (PM/IBM) or perifascicular atrophy (DM) involved?
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muscle fiber degeneration, necrosis, regeneration. no
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IMNM skin vs muscle vs constitutional sxs
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gottron, heliotrope, V sign vs prox muscle weakness vs interstitial lung dz, unknown malig risk
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how to dx IMNM?
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muscle bx: more necrosis, less inflamm/phag but macs can be seen around necrotic fibers
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IMNM labs: High CK; Nml or high ESR, CRP vs Anti-SRP ab vs Anti-HMGCR ab
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self explanatory vs triggered by VZV, HPV; targets cytosolic protein-RNA complex that couples synthesis of nascent proteins to their proper membrane localization vs Triggered by statins
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how to tx IMNM?
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Corticosteroids w/ methotrexate; mortality rte 2-3x higher than gen pop
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metabolic myopathies
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auto rec d/o leading to insufficient energy prod d/t defect of glycogen, lipid, or mito metab
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Disorders of glycogen metab
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mutations in genes encoding proteins for glycogen synthesis or degradation –> glycogen can accumulate in tissue
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GSD Type II/Pompe dz
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Mutation in GAA gene encoding acid α-glycosidase (lysosome) deficiency –> glycogen accumulates in lysosomes of skel or cardiac muscle cells –> enlarged lysosomes –> compressed cell organelles –> injure and replace muscle fibers –> dec cardiac and muscle fxn
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Pompe dz clinical pres: infant onset vs late onset
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1-5% of residual α-glycosidase activity; cardiomegaly, resp distress, muscle weakness, failure to thrive vs 15-40% of residual α-glycosidase activity; no cardiomegaly, resp fail d/t diaphragm, muscle weakness in limb girdle distribution (prox muscle most affected)
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pathology of Pompe dz: light vs e- microscopy
vacuolar myopathy that stain pos for glycogen w/ PAS stain vs see glycogen in enlarged lysosomes --> injured muscle fibers
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how to dx vs tx Pompe dz?
Measuring GAA enzyme activity in cultured skin fibroblasts or peripheral blood lymphocytes, high CK vs enzyme replacement therapy
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GSD Type V/McArdle dz
Mutation in PYGM gene encoding myophosphorylase --> deficiency --> subsarcolemmal deposits of excess glycogen in periphery of fibers --> dec ATP b/c no glycogenolysis --> inc inorganic phosphate Pi in skel muscle --> inhibit ion pumps --> dec cellular integrity, muscle fiber dmg, rhabdomyolysis
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McArdle dz clinical pres
* Exer intolerance in 1st decade of life
* Fatigue, severe muscle cramps relieved by rest
* Muscle contracture --> rhabdomyolysis
* Myoglobinuria --> acute renal failure requiring dialysis
* Second wind phenomenon = sxs subside d/t switch to alternative extramuscular fuel substrates for muscle metab
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how to dx McArdle dz?
genetic test of PGYM gene; o Biochemical assay of myophosphorylase activity if genetic test unclear; Forearm exer test (flat lactate curve); high CK, myoglobinuria
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how to tx McArdle dz?
no specific tx --> aerobic conditioning, high carb diet
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disorders of lipid metabl
Carnitine palmitoyltransferase II deficiency: auto rec mutation of CPT2 gene --> deficiency --> dec mito beta-oxidation of long chain FA --> dec acetyl CoA synthesis --> insufficient energy output in liver, skel muscle, heart --> steatosis in liver, skel muscle, heart, renal tube epithelium; lipid accumulation in skel muscle; life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia
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d/o of lipid metab clinical pres: myopathic vs severe infantile vs neonatal
most common and benign; 6-20yo, myoglobinuria by prolonged exer, High CK, No acute muscle or liver dysfunction vs 6mo-2yo; Liver failure w/ hypoketotic hypoglycemia, Cardiomyopathy and peripheral myopathy vs * Days after birth; Liver failure w/ hypoketotic hypoglycemia, Cardiomyopathy, Sz, Congenital anomalies
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mito myopathies
muscle weakness and fatigue d/t defect in mito or in resp chain
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what does resp chain consist of?
o 5 multimeric complexes in inner mito membrane
o 2 small e- carriers (CoQ10, cytochrome c)
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describe mtDNA
small circular 2x stranded molec encoding 13 proteins of resp chain and RNA machinery for translation; High rate of spont mutations, Lack NER mechanism to repair mutations, maternal inheritance
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Chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia
slow progressive paralysis of extraocular and eyelid muscles
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which 3 mutations are found in external ophthalmoplegia?
o Auto dom mutation in TWNK and SLC25A4 genes
o Auto dom or rec mutation in POLG and RRM2B genes
o Mito point mutation in MTTL1 gene
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external ophthalmoplegia clinical pres
bil ptosis, limited eye movements, face/neck flexors, sometimes limb and bulbar muscle movement, sensorineural hearing loss
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how to dx external ophthalmoplegia (3)?
DNA analysis of gene mutations in mtDNA (large deletion) and nDNA; High CK, blood lactate, alanine, Abnl urine organic acid; US/CT/MRI shows thin extraocular muscles
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Kearns-Sayre syndrome
multisystem d/o of progressive external ophthalmoplegia, cardiac conduction block and retinitis pigmentosa; more severe than CPEO
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what is cardiac conduction block vs retinitis pigmentosa of Kearns-Sayre syndrome?
d/t distal His bundle and bundle branches losing myofibrils and excess mito --> cardiac death vs Retinitis pigmentosa = progressive degen of rod photoreceptor cells in retina --> severe vision impairment
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Infectious arthritis/septic arthritis/suppurative arthritis/purulent arthritis
synovial inflammation d/t invasion of joint space by microorganisms
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gram pos vs neg pathogens causing nongono arthritis
Staph aureus and Streptococcus (pyogenes > pneumoniae) vs H. influenzae, E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa (IVDU), Salmonella (sickle cell)
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risk factors of nongono arthritis
o Large > small joints, males > females, children > adults
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causes of nongono arthritis (4)
* Hematogenous spread into synovial capillaries
* Spread from contiguous infected foci like epiphyseal osteomyelitis
* Spread from neighboring soft-tissue infxn
* Direction inoculation of bacteria thru arthrocentesis, corticosteroid injection, arthroscopy
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does synovial tissue have basement membrane?
no --> microorgs can access synovial fluid easily --> inflamm and joint effusion --> release TNF alpha, IL1/6/8, neu/macs --> dmg synovium & cartilage --> abscess
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nongono arthritis clinical pres
Fever, intense joint pin, malaise in 1-2 wk period
Joint = erythematous, warm, swollen, effusion, dec ROM
Avascular necrosis of femoral head
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how to dx nongono arthritis (4)
Gram stain of synovial fluid
PCR for neg cx
US shows joint effusions, XR shows joint space narrowing, MRI shows joint effusion w/ bone marrow edema, cartilage destruction
Synovial fluid count >50k cells, low glu
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cause of gono arthritis
o By hematogenous spread of gram neg diplococci N. gonorrheae --> disseminated gonococcal infxn
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gono arthritis virulence factors
* Porin B isoform 1A
* AHU auxotype strains
* Strains w/ unique genetic islands
* Strains that don’t express Opa proteins
* Strains that express pili w/ polyG tract
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2 major clinical syndromes of gono arthritis
tenosynovitis (inflmm of tendon sheath), dermatitis, polyarthralgia. purulent arthritis (mono or oligoarthritis w/ pain, erythema, dec ROM in 1+ joints)
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how to dx gono arthritis?
blood cx shows N. gonorrheae, mild leukocytosis and ESR
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bacteria causing acute vs chronic arthritis
pyogenic bacteria, viruses vs Mycobacterium tuberculosis, non-Candida fungi, spirochetes
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Tuberculous spondylitis/Pott dz
involves vertebral body or intervertebral discs by TB, usually thoracic or lumbar; no destruction b/c no proteolytic enzymes
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how does thoracic vs lumbar present in Pott dz?
* Cold abscess starts as fusiform or bulbous paraspinal swelling
vs
* Cold abscess starts as groin swelling and descend below inguinal ligament to medial thigh
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Pott dz clinical pres (4)
Insidious onset and slow progression
Pain and tenderness at site
Tuberculous/cold abscess
Spinal deformity (Gibbus deformity = kyphosis w/ sharp angulation d/t slow collapse of 1+ vertebral bodies --> cord compression)
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Pott dz labs
High ESR and CP, leuk count nml
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TB arthritis. clinical pres vs labs
monoarthritis usually in hip or knee. Joint pain, No fever or systemic sxs, Phemister triad: periarticular osteoporosis, peripherally located osseous erosion, gradual joint space narrowing vs High leuk count, low glu, Pos cx, Caseous granulomas
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Lyme arthritis/Lyme dz
Borrelia (B. burgdorferi from Ixodes ticks in America, B. afzelli and garinii in Europe)
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early local vs early dissem vs late dissem vs PTLDS
erythema migrans (red nonitchy painless macule) --> can tx w/ abx vs EM, AV heart block, fever, facial nerve neuritis w/ facial nerve palsy, acute septic meningitis w/ stiff neck vs Monoarticular arthritis in large joints --> warm effused joints; Pannus development like in RA; Synovial fluid shows high leuk count, no live B. burgdorferi vs Fever, difficulty sleeping, arthralgia, myalgia, memory impairment, HA; can range from mild to severe
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how to dx lyme arthritis/dz?
ELISA --> igM western blot
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viral arthritis example: direct invasion of joint space by Chikungunya
* Chikungunya virus = arthropod alphavirus transmitted to human by infected Aedes mosquitoes
o Chikungunya fever = triad of acute febrile illness, severe symmetrical polyarthralgia/arthritis, maculopapular rash
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viral arthritis example: immune complex formation by parvovirus 19
* Parvovirus B19 = transmitted to humans by aerosolized infected respiratory droplets
o Erythema infectiosum = self-limited febrile rash-producing dz
Biphasic but no joint destruction: Fever and nonspecific flu-like sxs; Erythematous malar/slapped cheek rash and Acute onset symmetric polyarthritis Involveing small joints of hands and wrists
(Has detectable antiviral ab)
Sxs resolve in 3wks
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viruses that spread hematogenously to form immune complexes --> arthritis?
* Parvovirus B19, HepB/C, Rubella, measles/mumps, HIV1, HTLV1
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how to dx viral arthritis?
o IgM serologic testing then IgG serologic testing
o Isolation of virus from synovium
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Rheumatoid arthritis
chronic, immune mediated, systemic inflammatory dz involving synovial joints
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RA clinical presentation
slow gradual onset;
PIP, MCP, wrist, elbow, shoulder
MTP, ankle, knee
Hip, cervical spine, temporomandibular
Swelling, pain, warmth, dec ROM
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RA deformities: ulnar deviation of fingers vs Swan neck deformity vs Boutonniere deformity
blank vs Hyperextension of PIP and flexion of DIP d/t laxity of PIP vs Hyperextension of MCP, hyperflexion of PIP, hyperextension of DIP
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RA: skin vs heart vs vasculitis
* Palpable subq nodule/rheumatoid nodule
* Vasculitic lesion --> palpable purpura, skin ulcer, digital infarct
vs
* Rheumatoid nodules in epicardium, myocardium, valves --> valve dz and heart block
* Angina, MI
vs
* Necrotizing vasculitis of small and medium vessels in diff viscera
* Skin, finger, peripheral nerves
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RA: lungs vs eyes vs kidney vs Felty syndrome
Rheumatoid nodules in lungs --> Pleural effusion, interstitial lung fibrosis vs Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, Epi/scleritis vs Systemic AA amyloidosis vs triad of seropos RA, neutropenia, splenomegaly
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how to dx RA?
o Inflamm arthritis involving 3+ joints, symmetric involvement of MCP and PIP, pos RF and/or anti-CCP, high ESR or CRP, sxs last 6+ wks
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How are you "seroneg RA"? is RF specific?
o Pts w/ neg RF and anti-CCP but pos for all others. no --> SLE, scleroderma, Sjorgen, infxn
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RA labs: acute phase vs hematologic vs autoimmune ab vs synovial fluid
high ESR, CRP, RA vs anemia, mild leukocytosis vs RF, antiCCP, ANA vs sl cloudy, yellow, no cx
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RA imging
joint space narrowing b/c articular cartilage destruction, bone erosion --> irreversible dmg
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how to tx RA?
NSAIDS, DMARDS, corticosteroids, immunosuppressants
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juvenile idiopathic arthritis
all forms of arthritis <16yo, persists 6+ wks, unknown cause
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JIA: oligoarticular vs polyarticular vs undifferentiated
/= 5 joints
Symmetric involvement of fingers, wrists, knees, ankles
RF neg --> better prognosis, RF pos --> similar to adult RA
ANA pos
vs
Don’t meet criteria of one or meet mult criteria of each
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JIA: Enthesitis-related arthritis vs psoriatic vs systemic/Still dz
Joints and entheses (insertions of tendons and ligaments)
* Achilles tendon
* Ankylosing spondylitis, reactive arthritis
RF and ANA neg
vs
Polyarthritis w/ psoriasis, dactylitis/SI-itis/enthesitis, DIP, nails, conjunctivitis/uveitis, aortic regurg
RF neg
vs
Fever, macular skin rash, lymphadenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly, serositis
RF and ANA neg
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JIA labs. how to tx JIA?
High ESR; RF, ANA, HLA-B27 distinguish types. Tx same as RA
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ganglion cyst vs synovial cyst vs Baker's/popliteal cyst
pseudocyst of dense fibrous connective tissue w/ gelatinous fluid, hyaluronic acid, mucopolysacch, and w/o synovial cells vs true cyst w/ synovial fluid and synovial cells; can coexist w/ OA, RA, meniscus tears vs most common type of synovial cyst in popliteal fossa d/t distention of gastrocnemius
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tenosynovial giant cell tumor
benign locally aggressive tumors of joints, bursae, tendon sheaths; t(1;2)(p13;q37); mutation --> upreg CSF1 gene --> inc monocyte colony-stimulating factor 1 --> inc macs
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localized vs diffuse/pigmented villonodular synovitis
both pain, swelling, dec ROM. red/brown nodules of Mononuclear cells/neoplastic synoviocytes, histiocytes, osteoclast-like multinucleated giant cell, lipid-laden macs; Surrounded by thin fibrous capsule; Thumb, index and middle finger vs Red-brown mass over hyperplastic synovium with villonodular growth pattern --> covers entire synovial membrane; knee > hip > ankle > shoulder > elbow
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soft tissue tumors
from pluripotent mesenchymal stem cells residing in soft tissues
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lipoma
t(3;12)(q27-28;q13-14) --> fusing HMGA2 gene w/ LPP gene; Yellow doughy tumors made of mature univacuolated adipocytes w/ minimal variation in size; Superficial lipomas in subq tissue > deep lipomas in muscle > visceral lipomas in resp tract, GI tract, intracranial space
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liposarcoma: well diff vs myxoid vs pleomorphic
Amplification of chrm12 q13-q15 --> inc MDM2 gene --> neg regulator of P53 vs * Translocation t(12;16)(q13;p11) -->FUS-CHOP gene fusion --> blocks differentiation of adipocyte precursors --> immature adipocytes in continuous cycle of prolif w/o differentiation vs complex chrm abnormalities. Thigh > limb girdle > upper limb > retroperitoneum
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tumors of fibrous tissue: look at study guide
yep
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tumors of skel muscle: rhabdomyosarcoma
in children
Soft tissue sarcoma w/ skel muscle differentiation
Loss of heterozygosity of chrm 11p15 --> inc IGF-2 gene --> inc growth of RMS cells
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rhabdomyosarcoma: embryonal vs alveolar vs pleomorphic vs spindle cell
* Densely packed hypercellular areas of small undifferentiated cells alt w/ hypocellular myxoid areas
* GU, head, neck
vs
* Primitive round cells forming conglomerates similar looking to lung alveoli
* Extremities, trunk, perianal
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* Large, atypical, multinucleated polygonal eosinophilic cells
* Extremities, trunk
vs
* Fascicles of spindle cells embedded in collagen stroma
* Paratesticular
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tumors of smooth muscle: look at study guide
yep
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tumors of uncertain histogenesis: synovial sarcoma vs undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma
NOT from synovial membrane --> from multipotent stem cells capable of differentiating to mono/biphasic mesenchymal spindle and/or epithelial cuboid cells (cuboid cell = PAS pos)
t(X;18)(p11.2;q11.2) --> fusion of SS18 gene and SSX gene --> large mass in deep soft tissue
vs
* Storiform = plump spindle cells arrange in short fascicles in cartwheel pattern
* Pleomorphic pattern = plumper fibroblastic cells and rounded histiocyte-like cells
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osteoid osteoma & osteoblastoma. XR shows?
Translocation of FOS oncogene encoding transcpxn factor --> overexpression of FOS protein in osteoblasts --> dull achy pain. small round central radiolucency (central nidus) made of osteoid trabeculae w/ peripheral sclerotic dense bone
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osteosarcoma
most common malig tumor from osteoid or immature bone made by tumor cells; * Loss of fxn mutation in RB gene encoding retinoblastoma protein or loss of fxn mutation in TP53 gene encoding p53 protein --> inactivate CDKN2A gene encoding tumor suppressors p16 & p14, AND overexpressing MDM2 gene inhibiting p53
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how does osteosarcoma spread? imging shows?
Spreads via bloodstream to lungs. Mixed osteoblastic or sclerosing (radiodense) and osteolytic (radiolucent) lesion; Codman’s triangle: bone cortex = destroyed --> tumor extends to soft tissue --> lifts periosteum --> periosteum ossifies --> triangle area
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risk factors of osteosarcoma
o Prior radiation or chemotherapy (alkylating agents)
o Paget’s
o Fibrous dysplasia
o Genetics (Li Fraumeni’s)
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osteochondroma/exostosis
most common benign tumor of cartilage-covered bone; Loss of fxn mutation in EXT1 gene encoding enzymes that synthesize heparin sulfate glycosaminoglycans
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osteochondroma/exostosis consists of? where does it usually occur? what does img show?
2 components: Continuous extension cortex and Cartilage cap:
Nml chondrocytes in lacunae in chondroid matrix
Outer part of cap has periosteum off underlying bone
Inner part of cap has stalk made of mature bone.
* Painless palpable mass in metaphyseal regions of long tubular bones
o Knees > humerus.
bony protrusion
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chondroma. img shows?
benign slow growing cartilaginous tumor, can become chondrosarcoma; Mutation in isocitrate dehydrogenase 1&2 (IDH1&2) genes; Oval, central lucent lesion w/ or w/o matrix calcifications
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periosteal vs endosteal chondroma
From surface of periosteum and grows exophytically
Long tubular bones --> palpable swelling
vs
From medullary cavity and grows expansively
Small bones in hands and feet --> bulbous swelling --> pathologic fx
Ollier dz and Maffucci Syndrome = nonhereditary dz from enchondromatosis
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chondrosarcoma
malig cartilaginous tumor (low to intermediate/grade 1-2); second most common malig bone tumor; * Mutation in isocitrate dehydrogenase 1&2 (IDH1&2) genes
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chondrosarcoma pathology vs radiology
o Gross: large lobulated mass w/ light blue color in any bone
o Micro: neoplastic cells producing hyaline cartilaginous matrix
vs
o Radiolucency
o Cortical destruction or soft tissue mass
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EWS
3rd most common malig bone tumor; t(11;22)(q24;q12) --> EWS/FLI1 fusion --> dom oncogene --> stimulate cell prolif; Strong CD99 staining
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EWS imging
o Periosteum = lamellated onion skin appearance
o “Sunburst” pattern
o “Hair-on-end” pattern
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giant cell tumor of bone
benign locally aggressive tumor w/ multinucleated osteoclast-like giant cells; Dark brown soft mass d/t hemorrhage or necrosis --> pain, swelling, dec ROM
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3 cell types of giant cell tumor of bone. imging?
o Mononuclear spindle-shaped cells; Mutation in H3 histone family member 3A (H3F3A) gene encoding histone 3 protein
o Multinucleated giant cells
o Mononuclear histiocytic cells
o img: Lytic lesion in epiphysis and involving metaphysis w/ thin shell
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aneurysmal bone cyst
benign locally aggressive tumor w/ anastomotic cavities containing blood; t(16;17)(q22;q13) in osteoblast cadherin gene CDH11 and USP6 gene --> inc NFkB --> inc matrix metalloprotease --> cystic bone resorption
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what are Anastomosing channels lined by in aneurysmal bone cysts? img?
endothelial cells and have no elastic lamina or muscular layers like true blood vessels. o Sharply defined expansile osteolytic lesion w/ thin sclerotic margins
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most common sites for bone metastases
* Vertebral body = most common site for metastatic deposit in vertebrae b/c has red bone marrow
* Skeleton = 3rd most common site for metastases following lung and liver
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3 types of bone metastases: osteolytic vs osteoblastic vs mixed
destruction of nml bone by osteoclasts d/t IL1/6/8/11 and TNFα vs making new bone vs having 2+ types of bone metastases in a single pt
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bone metastases clinical pres vs lab
o Bone pain
o Bone destruction d/t osteolytic metastases --> hypercalcemia
o Spinal cord compress
vs
o High ALP
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fibromatosis
* Fibroblast prolif
* Infiltrative growth
* Variable amt of collagen in b/w prolif cells
* Lack of cytological features of malignancy
* Aggressive clinical behavior
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superficial fibromatosis: palmar vs plantar vs penile
Duypuytren's contracture vs Lederhose dz; nodule in central and medial plantar aponeurosis vs Peyronies; Tunica albuguinea of corpus cavernosum --> abnl penile curvature
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what causes superficial fibromatosis?
* Immunostaining β-catenin = component of WNT
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what causes sporadic vs familial desmoid tumor?
Mutation in CTNNB1 gene encoding β-catenin --> no β-catenin degradation --> inc β-catenin --> inc WNT pathway --> cell prolif vs Mutation in APC gene --> no β-catenin degradation --> inc β-catenin --> inc WNT pathway --> cell prolif
