usmleasr
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what is the most specific test to diagnose sjogrens syndrome? :?:
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| dimps
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Anti-Ro (SSA) & Anti-LA(SSB)
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| usmleasr
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r they most specific??
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| dimps
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ya i think so
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| usmleasr
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it is given lip biopsy 
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| asmi
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lip biopsy :shock: ..haven't heard about it
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| dimps
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me too, plz usmleaser can u give us the refrence
thanx
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| usmleasr
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it is said usmleworld q bank
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thanx cache ,difficult Q
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| crossingmyfingers
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Hi. It should be lip biopsy. Anti-Ro cannot be specific since it is also found in neonatal lupus causing heartblock. Lip biopsy will biopsy with minor salivary glands and therefore will be the most SPECIFIC.
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| usmleasr
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thanks
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thanks guys
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