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| | 06/01/06 - 02:05 PM  
 
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28 y/o female c/o fatigue, diarrhea, arthalgia, tired, weak, multiple bowel movement and presented to your office. Lab: ANA positive with no discoid lupus rash. What is the diagnosis with ANA positive ?
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| | 06/01/06 - 02:06 PM  
 
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A. chronic active hepatitis B. cryptogenic cirrhosis C. drug-induced D. IBS E. All of above
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| | 06/01/06 - 02:07 PM  
 
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F. Lupus
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| | 06/01/06 - 02:09 PM  
 
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If the patient has Anti SS antibodies, what is the definite diagnosis ?
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| | 06/01/06 - 02:09 PM  
 
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SS DNA antibodies
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| | 06/03/06 - 04:40 AM  
 
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Mixed connective tissue disorders (MCTD) possible. Sjogren's not sure as no symptoms suggestive. SLE not possible as 9/11 score not met
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| | 06/04/06 - 09:38 AM  
 
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Answer to Question 1 is E ALL of above ANA is in almosts all inflammtory disease Also ANA is in about 15% of "normal" population !
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| | 06/04/06 - 09:39 AM  
 
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Dr. AML, Only 4 of 11 criteria (not all at once ) to make the diagnosis of SLE Lupus !
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| | 06/08/06 - 09:31 AM  
 
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thanks a lot
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