HLA-B27 Associations
- PAIR Acronym
 - Psoriatic Arthritis
 - Ankylosing Spondylitis
 - Inflammatory Bowel Disease
 - Reactive Arthritis
 
Cell Surface Proteins - B Cells
- Ig
 - CD19
 - CD20
 - CD21
 - CD40
 - MHC II
 - B7
 
Hemochromatosis Pathophysiology
- Hemosiderin Deposition
 - Autosomal Recessive
 - HLA-A3
 - Secondary to Transfusion Therapy
 - Increase Iron
 - Increase Ferritin
 - Increased Transferrin Saturation
 
Addison's Disease
- Chronic 1° Adrenal Insufficiency
 - Atrophy
 - Destruction
 - Deficiency In Cortisol And Aldosterone
 - Skin Hyperpigmentation
 - Increased POMC
 - Hypotension
 - Hyperkalemia
 - Acidosis
 - Addisonian Crisis
 - ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
 - Exogenous Cortisol
 
Myasthenia Gravis
- Antibodies to Acetylcholine Receptor
 - Ptosis
 - Diplopia
 - Weakness with Muscle Use
 - Respiratory Death
 - Thymus Associated
 - Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
 - Plasmapheresis
 - Thymectomy
 
Graves' Disease Labs and Treatment
- Decreased TSH
 - Increased T3
 - Increased T4
 - Radioactive Iodine Uptake (RAIU)
 - Beta blocker
 - Methimazole
 - Radioiodine Ablation
 
Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Chronic Inflammatory Arthritis
 - "Bamboo Spine"
 - HLA-B27
 - Uveitis
 - Aortic Regurgitation
 
Psoriasis
- Epidermal Hyperproliferation Keratinocytes
 - Defined Red Salmon Plaques
 - Silvery Scales
 - Extensor Surfaces
 - Bleeding when Removed
 - Auspitz Sign
 - Pruritus
 - Nail Changes
 - Munro Microabscesses
 - Nucleated Cells in Stratum Corneum
 - Retinoids
 - Topical Corticosteroids
 - Tar
 - Immunosuppressants
 
Celiac Disease Characteristics
- European Descent
 - HLA-DQ2
 - HLA-DQ8
 - Autoimmune-mediated Intolerance of Gliadin
 - Dermatitis Herpetiformis
 - Weight Loss
 - Failure to Thrive
 - Decreased Bone Density
 - Steatorrhea
 - Anemia
 
Multiple Sclerosis Features and Mechanisms
- More Common in Women
 - Presents in 20's and 30's
 - Northern Europeans
 - Unknown mechanism, genetic factor
 - HLA-DRB1
 - Autoimmune Demyelination of CNS
 - White Matter of Brain and Spinal Cord
 - T Cell Mediated Inflammation
 
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Hypothyroidism with Bouts of Hyperthyroidism
 - Enlarged, Nontender Thyroid
 - Autoimmune
 - Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO)
 - Anti-Thyroglobulin
 - Hurthle Cells
 - Lymphoid Follicles
 - HLA-DR5 and HLA-DR3
 - Increased Risk Of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
 
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Mechanism, Treatment and Complications
- Systemic Autoimmune Disease
 - 9:1 female to male ratio
 - Glucocorticoids
 - NSAIDS
 - Hydroxychloroquine
 - Cyclophosphamide
 - Lupus nephritis
 - Libman-Sacks Endocarditis
 - Secondary Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome
 - Drug-induced lupus
 
Rheumatoid Arthritis Assessment
- Destruction of Connective Tissue and Synovial Membrane
 - Inflammation of Joints
 - Morning Stiffness
 - Nodules
 - Joint Deformities