1
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What is systemic sclerosis?
A
skin thickening due to increased collagen
2
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Is systemic sclerosis more common in women or men?
A
women
3
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What other condition commonly (90%) occurs with systemic sclerosis?
A
Raynauds
4
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What are the two types of SS?
A
Diffuse
Limited
5
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What is diffuse SS?
A
involvment of trunk, face, arms, legs - WHOLE BODY
6
Q
What is limited SS?
A
involvement of only below the elbows and knees
7
Q
What is the common signs of SS?
A
calcium deposits in skin Raynauds pulmonary hypertension oesophageal dysfunction scelerodactyly - thickening of skin on fingers and hands talangiectasia
8
Q
What is the pathophysiology behind SS?
A
immune system is acitvated causing endothelial cell activation and damage which activates fibroblasts.
These fibroblasts produce high levels of collagen
9
Q
How is SS managed?
A
yearly ECHOs and PFTs
treat the comorbidities
1. MSK
flashcards
Decks in class (36)
# Cards
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Lower Limb Anatomy36
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Physiology34
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Rheumatoid arthritis15
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Osteomyelitis19
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Other Microbiology conditions12
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Histology23
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Pharmacology26
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Bone tumours20
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Pain physiology13
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Myasthenia gravis6
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Osteoarthritis11
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Gout and Pseudogout15
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Lupus15
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Raynauds5
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Systemic Sclerosis9
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Sjorgens Syndrome4
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Antiphospholipid Syndrome7
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Ankylosing Sponylitis8
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Other arthritis's35
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Vasculitis33
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Inflammatory Myopathies9
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica7
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Fibromyalgia4
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Child Development18
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Back Problems24
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Upper Limb problems37
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Paediatric conditions19
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Peadiatric hip conditions20
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Leg Injuries30
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Foot/Ankle problems46
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Hip Problems23
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Hand problems30
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Tendon problems25
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Peadiatric fractures6
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General Fractures46
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Spinal Injuries9
