Rheumatology Flashcards
1
Q
Which autoantibodies are present in Lupus?
A
Anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) - diagnostic
Anti-double-stranded DNA antibody - better for monitoring response to treatment
2
Q
What antibodies are present in rheumatoid arthritis?
A
Anti-CCP & rheumatoid factor
3
Q
What antibody is present in drug-induced lupus?
A
Anti-histone antibody
4
Q
What antibody is present in scleroderma?
A
Anti-centromere antibody
5
Q
What antibodies are present in Sjogren’s disease?
A
Anti-Ro and anti-La