Question 118 · LDEK · Oral manifestations of systemic diseases
The detection of serum antinuclear antibodies Ro (anti-SS-A) or La (anti-SS-B) points to the diagnosis of:
- A. lichen planus.
- B. pemphigoid.
- C. pemphigus.
- D. Sjögren’s syndrome.
- E. erythema multiforme.
Hint
These autoantibodies are named after an autoimmune disease of exocrine glands that causes dry mouth and dry eyes.
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