A 52-year-old woman presents with a 3-month history of dry eyes and dry mouth. She feels a gritty sensation in her eyes. She also reports fatigue and ...

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A 52-year-old woman presents with a 3-month history of dry eyes and dry mouth. She feels a gritty sensation in her eyes. She also reports fatigue and joint pains. Blood tests show positive anti-Ro and anti-La antibodies. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Sjögren's Syndrome

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

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Primary Biliary Cholangitis

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Systemic Sclerosis

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Sjögren's Syndrome

A 52-year-old woman presents with a 3-month history of dry eyes and dry mouth. She feels a gritty sensation in her eyes. She also reports fatigue and joint pains. Blood tests show positive anti-Ro and anti-La antibodies. What is the most likely diagnosis?