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A 45-year-old woman presents with symmetric joint pain, morning stiffness lasting >1 hour, and fatigue. On examination, she has swelling in the MCP and PIP joints. Which of the following autoantibodies is most likely to be positive in this patient?
সঠিক উত্তর: ক
Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP)
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সঠিক উত্তর: ক
Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP)
ব্যাখ্যা
Symmetric small joint (MCP/PIP) involvement and morning stiffness suggest rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Anti-CCP is highly specific for RA (more than rheumatoid factor). Anti-dsDNA is seen in SLE, anti-Jo-1 in polymyositis, and anti-centromere in CREST syndrome.