A 19-year-old college student was evaluated for a red rash on her face after a day at the beach
The student stated that the rash looked different from sunburn and that since she had been
feeling generally unwell lately that she decided to have it checked out. Laboratory results were
as follows. What is the most reasonable diagnosis and what follow-up testing is most
appropriate?
Complete blood count (CBC)—slightly low red blood cells, platelets, and white blood cells
Urinalysis—2+ protein
Renal function tests (BUN and creatinine)—elevated
Liver function tests—within normal limits
Electrolytes and glucose—within normal limits
Antinuclear antibody (ANA)—positive, homogeneous pattern, titer 1:256
Total complement—decreased
Complement C3—decreased
Complement C4—decreased
A) Systemic lupus erythematosus/anti-DS DNA
B) Goodpasture's syndrome/rheumatoid factor
C) Goodpasture's syndrome/antiglomerular basement membrane antibody
D) Autoimmune hepatitis/antismooth muscle antibody
E) Systemic lupus erythematosus/antiglomerular basement membrane antibody
A
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)