A 25-year-old man presents with recurrent episodes of anterior uveitis, lower back pain, and stiffness that improves with exercise but not with rest. ...

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A 25-year-old man presents with recurrent episodes of anterior uveitis, lower back pain, and stiffness that improves with exercise but not with rest. Which investigation is most useful in confirming the underlying condition?

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HLA-B27 test

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Rheumatoid factor

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Anti-CCP antibody

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Serum uric acid

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Antinuclear antibody

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Ankylosing Spondylitis

A 25-year-old man presents with recurrent episodes of anterior uveitis, lower back pain, and stiffness that improves with exercise but not with rest. Which investigation is most useful in confirming the underlying condition?