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Which autoimmune disease is characterized by rough and cracked lateral and palmar areas of the fingers?
Dermatomyositis
What is a common systemic symptom associated with dermatomyositis?
Arthralgia
Which antibody is specifically associated with dermatomyositis and presents with Gottron’s papules and heliotrope rash?
Anti-Jo1 antibodies
What is a distinguishing feature between dermatomyositis and polymyositis?
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Which characteristic of dermatomyositis is associated with anti-histidyl-tRNA-synthetase antibodies?
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In dermatomyositis, where is the deposition of C5b-9 (MAC) commonly found?
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What is the characteristic microscopic pathology of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura?
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Which symptom is NOT typically associated with Henoch-Schonlein Purpura?
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What is the common age group affected by Henoch-Schonlein Purpura?
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Which antibody is typically elevated in p-ANCA (MPO-ANCA) associated vasculitides?
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What type of vasculitis is characterized by skin lesions progressing from blanching macules to petechiae to palpable purpura in the buttocks and legs?
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What is the usual course of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura in terms of resolution?
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What is the primary cause of systemic vasculitides?
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Which of the following is a general symptom of systemic vasculitides resulting from the inflammatory response?
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What is the primary complication of giant cell arteritis (GCA) if left untreated?
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What is the recommended therapy for giant cell arteritis (GCA)?
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Which of the following is a characteristic finding in the histopathology of giant cell arteritis (GCA)?
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What is the primary mechanism by which systemic vasculitides lead to organ damage?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)?
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What is the prevalence of Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) in people over 50 years old?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Takayasu Arteritis?
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Which of the following is a potential complication of Takayasu Arteritis?
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What is the characteristic histopathological finding in Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Polyarteritis Nodosa?
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Which disease is characterized by fibrinoid necrosis of the arterial wall and thrombotic occlusion of the lumen?
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What is the hallmark histological feature seen in Buerger's Disease?
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Which condition is NOT associated with ANCA antibodies?
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Which disease predominantly affects young heavy smokers and may co-exist with Raynaud's phenomenon?
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Which disease is characterized by the classical triad of kidney involvement, nasopharyngeal ulcers, and lung nodular densities?
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Which condition primarily affects vessels of the respiratory tract and is strongly associated with asthma and eosinophilia?
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What is the classic symptom seen in Kawasaki Disease that spares the limbus?
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Which disease results in aneurysm and myocardial infarction if left untreated?
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What is the main histological finding in Microscopic Polyangiitis?
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What differentiates Churg-Strauss Syndrome from other small vessel vasculitides?
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