Rheumatoid Arthritis Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
A
Immune mediated inflammatory joint disease
2
Q
What is a pannus?
A
Proliferated mass of tissue
3
Q
What is a proliferated mass of tissue called?
A
A pannus
4
Q
What cytokine is key?
A
TNFalpha
5
Q
What is the abnormal synovial membrane due to?
A
- Neovascularisation
- Lymphangiogenesis
- Inflammatory cells (Activated T+B, Plasma, Mast Cells, Activated Mφ’s)
