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