Raynaud's Phenomenon/ Disease Flashcards
1
Q
what is Raynaud’s?
A
intermittent spasms of small arteries and arterioles of hands and feet
2
Q
cause of Raynaud’s?
A
idiopathic
connective tissue disorder
3
Q
who is more likely to get Raynaud’s
A
females
4
Q
presentation
A
colour change when exposed to the cold
5
Q
stages
A
- White (ischaemic)
- Blue (cyanosed)
- Red (hyperaemic)
6
Q
supportive management
A
smoking cessation
keep hands and feet warm
7
Q
medical management
A
vasodilators (rarely successful)
8
Q
surgical management
A
sympathectomy
amputation if severe necrosis
9
Q
are arterial ulcers painful?
A
yes
10
Q
are venous ulcers painful
A
no
11
Q
what is Marjolin’s ulcer?
A
SCC in chronic ulcer
12
Q
diagnosis of Marjolin’s
A
biopsy
13
Q
management of Marjolin’s
A
wide excision
skin graft
long-term follow up as recurrence is possible
