rheumatology Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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features of kawasaki disease
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high grade fever which lasts > 5 years
conjunctival injection
bright red, cracked lips
strawberry tongue
cervical lymphadenopathy
red palms and soles of feet
2
Q
management of kawasaki disease
A
high dose aspirin
IV immunoglobulins
echo- for coronary artery aneurysms
3
Q
complications of kawasaki disease
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coronary artery aneurysm
4
Q
what is henoch-schonlein purpura
A
IgA mediated small vessel vasculitis
5
Q
features of henoch-schonlein purpura
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palpable purpuric rash over buttocks and extensor surfaces
abdominal pain
polyarthritis
features of IgA nephropathy: haematuria
6
Q
management of henoch-schonlein purpura
A
analgesia for arthralgia
treatment of nephropathy is supportive
