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QuestionChoice
These are most associated with SLE.
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b
Anti–dsDNA antibodies
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These are most associated with systemic sclerosis.
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e
Anticentromere antibodies
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These are most associated with Sjogren's syndrome.
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c
Anti-Ro/La antibodies
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Anti Jo–1 antibodies are associated with both polymyositis and dermatomyositis but are more commonly found in polymyositis.
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a
Anti Jo–1 Antibodies
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These are most associated with antiphospholipid syndrome.
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d
Anticardiolipin antibodies
Concept
Chapter
2693
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polymyositis
Topic
146
Rheumatology
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A 45-year-old female presents to her GP with a 6-month history of proximal muscle weakness. She explains that she struggles to get up from her chair.


On examination, there are no abnormalities and vital signs are within normal range.


Bloods are unremarkable apart from a creatine kinase of 300U/L (normal range 25-175 U/L).


A diagnosis of polymyositis is suspected.


Which of the following is most associated with polymyositis?
a