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Which of the following is a characteristic skin change seen in Systemic Sclerosis at later stages?
Which of the following is a characteristic skin change seen in Systemic Sclerosis at later stages?
- Thickening of rete ridges
- Presence of inflammatory cells
- Increased density of blood vessels
- Loss of secondary skin structures (correct)
What is a common gastrointestinal manifestation of Systemic Sclerosis?
What is a common gastrointestinal manifestation of Systemic Sclerosis?
- Muscularis hypertrophy
- Intimal thickening of interlobular arteries (correct)
- Hyperplasia of the lower esophageal sphincter
- Increased LES tone
Which antibody is associated with interstitial lung disease and non-erosive arthritis in Dermatomyositis?
Which antibody is associated with interstitial lung disease and non-erosive arthritis in Dermatomyositis?
- Anti topoisomerase I (anti-Scl 70)
- Anticentromere antibody
- Anti-RNA polymerase III antibody
- Anti-Jo1 antibody (correct)
In Dermatomyositis, which cell type is commonly found staining positive in muscle biopsies?
In Dermatomyositis, which cell type is commonly found staining positive in muscle biopsies?
Which color phase is typically seen FIRST in an attack of Raynaud's phenomenon associated with Systemic Sclerosis?
Which color phase is typically seen FIRST in an attack of Raynaud's phenomenon associated with Systemic Sclerosis?
Which inflammatory cells predominate in the skin of patients with Systemic Sclerosis?
Which inflammatory cells predominate in the skin of patients with Systemic Sclerosis?
Which cytokine is involved in fibroblast activation and increasing collagen deposition in Systemic Sclerosis?
Which cytokine is involved in fibroblast activation and increasing collagen deposition in Systemic Sclerosis?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the skin in Systemic Sclerosis?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the skin in Systemic Sclerosis?
Which of the following is a component of CREST syndrome, a limited type of Systemic Sclerosis?
Which of the following is a component of CREST syndrome, a limited type of Systemic Sclerosis?
What is the characteristic appearance of skin in Systemic Sclerosis that involves tightly bound dermis to subcutaneous structures, compact collagen increase, and thinning of epidermis?
What is the characteristic appearance of skin in Systemic Sclerosis that involves tightly bound dermis to subcutaneous structures, compact collagen increase, and thinning of epidermis?
Which morphological classification of lupus nephritis involves minimal mesangial involvement?
Which morphological classification of lupus nephritis involves minimal mesangial involvement?
In systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), where are the immune complexes deposited in the kidneys?
In systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), where are the immune complexes deposited in the kidneys?
Which skin manifestation is commonly seen in SLE patients upon sunlight exposure?
Which skin manifestation is commonly seen in SLE patients upon sunlight exposure?
In systemic lupus erythematosus, which histological feature is characteristic of skin biopsies?
In systemic lupus erythematosus, which histological feature is characteristic of skin biopsies?
Which morphological classification of lupus nephritis presents with diffuse thickening of capillary walls?
Which morphological classification of lupus nephritis presents with diffuse thickening of capillary walls?
