The "CREST" Variant of Which Disease Is Associated with the Presence

question 15

Multiple Choice

The "CREST" variant of which disease is associated with the presence of an anticentromere antibody?

• A) progressive systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)
• B) rheumatoid arthritis
• C) systemic lupus erythematosus
• D) mixed connective tissue disease

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