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Which medical condition is characterized by the presence of Gottron’s papules?
Which medical condition is characterized by the presence of Gottron’s papules?
- Dermatomyositis (correct)
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Systemic sclerosis
What is the characteristic sign of systemic sclerosis that may be present in the palms and nail folds?
What is the characteristic sign of systemic sclerosis that may be present in the palms and nail folds?
- Tripe Hand
- Telangiectasia (correct)
- Gottron’s papules
- Mechanics hands
Which medical condition may present with Tripe Hand, characterized by the thickened, velvety texture of the hand?
Which medical condition may present with Tripe Hand, characterized by the thickened, velvety texture of the hand?
- Systemic sclerosis (correct)
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Raynaud's phenomenon
What is a specific sign of dermatomyositis that involves thick, cracked skin over the tips and sides of the fingers?
What is a specific sign of dermatomyositis that involves thick, cracked skin over the tips and sides of the fingers?
Which medical condition is associated with Telangiectasia, especially if situated on palms and in nail folds?
Which medical condition is associated with Telangiectasia, especially if situated on palms and in nail folds?
What is the primary function of the Tinel sign test mentioned in the text?
What is the primary function of the Tinel sign test mentioned in the text?
Which deformity is characterized by hyperextension of the PIP joint and flexion of the DIP joint of the finger?
Which deformity is characterized by hyperextension of the PIP joint and flexion of the DIP joint of the finger?
During the Phalen's test, what action is performed to test for carpal tunnel syndrome?
During the Phalen's test, what action is performed to test for carpal tunnel syndrome?
What is the primary purpose of the Froment's sign test mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the Froment's sign test mentioned in the text?
Which movement does the OK sign test primarily assess?
Which movement does the OK sign test primarily assess?
What is the likely cause of finger-pulp infarcts?
What is the likely cause of finger-pulp infarcts?
Which condition causes tight and thickened skin tapered over the fingertips?
Which condition causes tight and thickened skin tapered over the fingertips?
What does the presence of Gottron's papules suggest?
What does the presence of Gottron's papules suggest?
Which condition presents with scaly silver plaques on extensor surfaces?
Which condition presents with scaly silver plaques on extensor surfaces?
What is the likely cause of soft tissue swelling and generalised puffiness, especially in the early stages of connective tissue diseases?
What is the likely cause of soft tissue swelling and generalised puffiness, especially in the early stages of connective tissue diseases?
Which condition is characterized by proximal, often at the elbow and MCP swelling, and is associated with trigger finger?
Which condition is characterized by proximal, often at the elbow and MCP swelling, and is associated with trigger finger?
What is the result of a lesion to the ulnar nerve that causes flexion of the ring and little fingers only?
What is the result of a lesion to the ulnar nerve that causes flexion of the ring and little fingers only?
What is the characteristic presentation in Klumpke’s palsy?
What is the characteristic presentation in Klumpke’s palsy?
Which medical condition is associated with nails showing onycholysis, pitting, and clubbing?
Which medical condition is associated with nails showing onycholysis, pitting, and clubbing?
What is the term for the condition characterized by hyperextension at the PIP joint with flexion at the DIP joint?
What is the term for the condition characterized by hyperextension at the PIP joint with flexion at the DIP joint?
Which condition is characterized by the presence of Gottron’s papules?
Which condition is characterized by the presence of Gottron’s papules?
What is indicated by the presence of Telangiectasia in a patient?
What is indicated by the presence of Telangiectasia in a patient?
Which condition is associated with the presence of Mechanics hands?
Which condition is associated with the presence of Mechanics hands?
What might be indicated by the presence of Tripe Hand in a patient?
What might be indicated by the presence of Tripe Hand in a patient?
In which condition would one expect to find Synovial hypertrophy as a specific sign?
In which condition would one expect to find Synovial hypertrophy as a specific sign?
What are Gottron's papules, as mentioned in the text?
What are Gottron's papules, as mentioned in the text?
What is a characteristic sign of systemic sclerosis, as described in the text?
What is a characteristic sign of systemic sclerosis, as described in the text?
What does 'Tripe Hand' refer to as mentioned in the text?
What does 'Tripe Hand' refer to as mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of mechanics hands in the context described in the text?
What is the significance of mechanics hands in the context described in the text?
Where are telangiectasia usually found, according to the text?
Where are telangiectasia usually found, according to the text?
What is the characteristic sign of Heberden’s nodes?
What is the characteristic sign of Heberden’s nodes?
Which condition is associated with proximal nodules often located at the elbow and MCP swelling?
Which condition is associated with proximal nodules often located at the elbow and MCP swelling?
What is the characteristic nail abnormality associated with psoriasis, eczema, reactive arthritis, and alopecia areata?
What is the characteristic nail abnormality associated with psoriasis, eczema, reactive arthritis, and alopecia areata?
What is the specific sign of clubbing that may be associated with lung cancer, endocarditis, IBD, and cirrhosis?
What is the specific sign of clubbing that may be associated with lung cancer, endocarditis, IBD, and cirrhosis?
Which condition presents with ulnar deviation of the fingers at the MCP joint and is commonly present in late-stage rheumatoid arthritis?
Which condition presents with ulnar deviation of the fingers at the MCP joint and is commonly present in late-stage rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the characteristic sign of proximal nodules often located at the elbow and MCP swelling?
What is the characteristic sign of proximal nodules often located at the elbow and MCP swelling?
What is the specific hand deformity characterized by wrist flexion and fingers flexed at the PIP and DIP joints?
What is the specific hand deformity characterized by wrist flexion and fingers flexed at the PIP and DIP joints?
Which medical condition is associated with thickened, velvety texture of the hand and fingers?
Which medical condition is associated with thickened, velvety texture of the hand and fingers?
What is the specific hand deformity characterized by hyperextension at the PIP joint with flexion at the DIP joint?
What is the specific hand deformity characterized by hyperextension at the PIP joint with flexion at the DIP joint?
What nail abnormality is specifically associated with endocarditis, SLE, and psoriasis?
What nail abnormality is specifically associated with endocarditis, SLE, and psoriasis?
