Erythematous – Friday Pop Quiz 10/29/2021
A 42 year-old woman has the findings pictured, as well as erythematous patches on the upper chest and shoulders. No Raynaud's, polyarthritis, pulmonary, or cardiac involvement is noted. Which antibody might you expect to be present in this patient?
A. Anti-SRB
B. Anti-Jo-1
C. Anti-Mi-2
D. Anti-Ku
E. Anti-La
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
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A 42 year-old woman has the findings pictured, as well as erythematous patches on the upper chest and shoulders. No Raynaud's, polyarthritis, pulmonary, or cardiac involvement is noted. Which antibody might you expect to be present in this patient?
A. Anti-SRB
B. Anti-Jo-1
C. Anti-Mi-2
D. Anti-Ku
E. Anti-La
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
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