A 24-year-old woman has photosensitive rash, oral ulcers, arthralgias, and pleuritic chest pain. Urinalysis shows 1+ protein but no casts. ANA is

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A 24-year-old woman has photosensitive rash, oral ulcers, arthralgias, and pleuritic chest pain. Urinalysis shows 1+ protein but no casts. ANA is positive, anti-dsDNA is positive, and complement levels are low. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

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Systemic lupus erythematosus

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Behcet syndrome

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Dermatomyositis

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Sarcoidosis

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Rheumatoid arthritis

Systemic lupus erythematosus — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 24-year-old woman has photosensitive rash, oral ulcers, arthralgias, and pleuritic chest pain. Urinalysis shows 1+ protein but no casts. ANA is positive, anti-dsDNA is positive, and complement levels are low. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?