Among patients with polymyositis, which one of the following auto-antibodies is associated with an increased risk of interstitial lung disease?
Correct Answer: Anti-Jo-1 antibody
Description: Myositis Specific Antibodies Anti Jo-1 and anti synthetase antibodies Polymyositis and dermatomyositis with Interstitial lung disease, ahritis, mechanic's hands Anti-Mi-2 Dermatomyositis with rash Anti MDAS Dermatomyositis with rapidly progressive lung disease Anti-10 Juvenile dermatomyositis Anti-Signal recognition paicle Severe acute necrotizing myopathy
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