Rheumatism

2. What is the term for inflammation of the endocardium often associated with rheumatic fever?
3. What is the primary cause of mitral valve stenosis in rheumatic heart disease?
4. Which heart valve is commonly affected in rheumatic heart disease?
9. What term is used for the nodular swelling of joints in rheumatism?
12. What are the small, firm masses that can develop in various tissues, particularly near joints, in rheumatoid conditions?
14. What term describes the replacement of necrotic tissue with fibrous tissue during the healing of rheumatic myocarditis?
16. Describe the term "polyarthritis" in the context of rheumatic conditions.
17. What is the primary pathological change observed in the microscopic examination of rheumatic tissues?
18. In rheumatic heart disease, what term is used to describe inflammation affecting all layers of the heart?
19. What type of necrosis might be observed in the myocardium during rheumatic heart disease?
20. What type of tissue replacement occurs during the healing of rheumatic myocarditis?

1. Which inflammatory marker is often elevated in rheumatic conditions?
5. In rheumatic endocarditis, what microscopic feature is characteristic of valve abnormalities?
6. In rheumatoid arthritis, what is the primary mechanism behind joint deformities and destruction?
7. Which joints are commonly involved in rheumatoid arthritis, a systemic manifestation of rheumatism?
8. What term describes inflammation lasting longer than the acute phase in rheumatic conditions?
10. What is the primary target of the autoimmune response in rheumatoid arthritis?
11. What type of material characterizes the exudate in rheumatic inflammation?
13. What cardiovascular complication may arise in chronic rheumatic heart disease?
15. Which layer of the heart is commonly thinned and weakened in chronic rheumatic conditions?