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Rheumatoid Arthritis Flashcards

1
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What is rheumatoid arthritis?

A

Immune mediated inflammatory joint disease

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What is a pannus?

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Proliferated mass of tissue

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What is a proliferated mass of tissue called?

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A pannus

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What cytokine is key?

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TNFalpha

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What is the abnormal synovial membrane due to?

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  1. Neovascularisation
  2. Lymphangiogenesis
  3. Inflammatory cells (Activated T+B, Plasma, Mast Cells, Activated Mφ’s)
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Y2 BRS Rheumatology (4 decks)

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