Pathophys
What sized vessels are affected in Giant cell Arteritis?
Medium and Large arteries
What condition is often associated with Giant Cell Arteritis?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
This type of arthritis follows a GI or GU infection. Reactive Arthritis
Reactive Arthritis
What fundoscopic finding is related to Giant Cell Arteritis?
What infection is associated with polyarteritis nodosa?
Hepatitis B
What are symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis?
Stiff, lower back pain that improves with activity + uveitis
This condition has tender points at various areas of soft tissue.
Fibromyalgia
This gene is most commonly associated with Ankylosing Spondylitis
HLA-B27
What is first line pharmacologic treatment for fibromyalgia?
Amitriptyline (TCA)
What is the triad of Reiter Syndrome?
Conjunctivitis, urethritis, arthritis (“cant see, cant pee, cant climb a tree”)
This condition is associated with oral and genital ulcers.
Behcet's Syndrome
What is a common X-ray sign pathognomonic to psoriatic arthritis?
“Pencil in a cup” deformity
Whats the difference between polyarteritis nodosa and polyangiitis granulomatosis?
Polyangiitis granulomatosis affects the lungs, while polyarteritis nodosa does not.
What is the dermatologic manifestation associated with Polyarteritis Nodosa?
Livedo Reticularis
Where and what is the best diagnostic test to confirm diagnosis of Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Pelvic x-ray