Which of the following pathophysiological phenomena would be most indicative of ankylosing spondylitis?
A)
Loss of motion in the spinal column and eventual kyphosis
B)
A progressive loss of range of motion in the knee and hip joints
C)
A facial "butterfly rash" and multiorgan involvement
D)
Decreased bone density in long bones
Ans:
A
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The characteristic trait of ankylosing spondylitis is progressive loss of the spinal ROM and eventual kyphosis. Synovial joint involvement is not associated with the disease, and a butterfly rash and multisystem involvement are associated with SLE. Decreased bone density does not normally accompany ankylosing spondylitis.
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