19 Questions
What is a common feature of connective tissue diseases mentioned in the text?
Genetic predisposition
Which of the following is not a connective tissue disease included in the text?
Celiac disease
What is the significance of early diagnosis in connective tissue diseases?
To improve disease management and outcome
What is a common characteristic of connective tissue diseases mentioned in the text?
Fluctuation between flares and remission
Which connective tissue disease is characterized by Raynaud's phenomenon, skin thickening, and internal organ involvement?
Systemic sclerosis/Scleroderma (SS)
Which type of arthritis often starts with involvement of the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints?
Psoriatic arthritis
What type of arthritis is histologically similar to rheumatoid arthritis but is usually less destructive?
Psoriatic arthritis
Which form of arthritis can lead to 'telescopic fingers' due to the collapse of soft tissues?
Psoriatic arthritis
Which type of arthritis is associated with 'pencil in cup' osteolysis on imaging?
Rheumatoid arthritis
What is the most common type of chronic joint disease characterized by progressive erosion of articular cartilage?
Osteoarthritis
'Sausage fingers/toes' are characteristic of which type of arthritis?
Psoriatic arthritis
Which condition is characterized by deposition of monosodium urate crystals in joints leading to acute inflammatory monoarthritis?
Gout
What is the most common affected joint in Gout?
First toe
Which condition is characterized by calcification of fibrous and hyaline cartilage, leading to acute pain and swelling in joints such as knee, wrist, or shoulder?
Pseudogout
Which type of crystals are characteristic of Pseudogout when viewed under polarized light?
Weakly positively birefringent rhomboid crystals
Which condition is characterized by an infection in the joint, presenting as 'Hot red monoarthritis'?
Septic Arthritis
What is the most common causative agent of septic arthritis in older children and adults?
Staphylococcus aureus
What is the term for deposits of monosodium urate crystals in the inflamed synovial membranes and periarticular tissue leading to cartilage damage and joint destruction in Gout?
Gouty tophi
How do intra-articular crystals in Pseudogout induce an acute synovitis reaction?
By inducing neutrophil migration
This quiz covers an overview of various connective tissue diseases including Rheumatoid arthritis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren’s syndrome, and more. Topics also include systemic sclerosis, mixed connective tissue diseases, and systemic vasculitis.
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