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A
2
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aetiology of systemic sclerosis
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females
peak incidence 30-50 yrs
genetic predisposition and environmental trigger
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pathophysiology of systemic sclerosis
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etiological agent and environmental trigger
endothelial cell and vascular changes
chronic inflammation
vasculopathy and tissue fibrosis -> skin involvement, organ damage
MSK disease profiles
flashcards
Decks in class (17)
# Cards
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rheumatoid arthritis .19
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osteoarthritis4
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spondyloarthropathies overview .9
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ankylosing spondylitis .16
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psoraitic arthritis .7
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enteropathic arthritis.8
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reactive arthritis9
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gout .18
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pseudogout .9
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hydroxyapatite deposition disease/ acute calcific tendonitis .8
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rheumatology antibodies .14
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SLE - systemic lupus erythematosus .24
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sjrogens syndrome .8
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systemic sclerosis3
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mixed connective tissue disease0
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anti-phospholipid syndrome0
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osteoarthritis13
