Pathology · single question
An autoimmune disorder featuring dry eyes (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) and dry mouth, often with positive anti-Ro/anti-La antibodies, is:
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Correct answer: A. Sjögren syndrome
- A. Correct. Sjögren syndrome is lymphocytic destruction of exocrine glands producing the sicca complex (dry eyes and mouth).
- B. SLE is a multisystem immune-complex disease, though it can overlap with Sjögren.
- C. Scleroderma features skin/organ fibrosis.
- D. RA primarily affects joints (and can be a secondary association).