A 60-year-old woman complains of dry eyes and a dry mouth for the past year. She also experiences fatigue and joint aches. Examination reveals bilater...

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A 60-year-old woman complains of dry eyes and a dry mouth for the past year. She also experiences fatigue and joint aches. Examination reveals bilateral parotid gland enlargement. Blood tests show positive Anti-Ro (SSA) and Anti-La (SSB) antibodies. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Sjögren's Syndrome

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

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Systemic Sclerosis

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Sarcoidosis

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Sjögren's Syndrome

A 60-year-old woman complains of dry eyes and a dry mouth for the past year. She also experiences fatigue and joint aches. Examination reveals bilateral parotid gland enlargement. Blood tests show positive Anti-Ro (SSA) and Anti-La (SSB) antibodies. What is the most likely diagnosis?