Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Chronic myeloid leukaemia may transform to acute _____ leukaemia (2/3rd of cases) Chronic myeloid leukaemia may transform to acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (1/3rd of cases)

Polycythaemia vera can present with _____ syndrome (e.g. visual changes, headaches, dizziness)

Polycythemia vera classically presents with intense pruritus especially after a hot shower/bath, this is known as _____

What is the immunosuppressive management of SLE? Long-term: _____ Acute exacerbations/flares: Glucocorticoids Active glomerulonephritis/severe flares: IV cyclophosphamide + glucocorticoid

_____ is an idiopathic, multisystem autoimmune disease characterised by +ve ANA, arthralgias, & constituitional symptoms

-ve _____ = rules OUT lupus

Hint: investigation

SLE is associated with _____ and discoid rashes, especially upon exposure to sunlight

A diagnostic criteria for SLE is ≥ _____ out of the 11 criteria

SLE causes of death: 1) _____ 2) infection (cytopaenias & immunosuppressive therapy) 3) renal disease 4) neurological (seizures)

Spot diagnosis = _____