Raynaud's Disease
Raynaud's Disease ( 33 Questions)
A positive rheumatoid factor (RF) test is not specific to Raynaud's disease. It may be present in other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Presence of autoimmune antibodies may indicate an underlying autoimmune disorder, but it is not the definitive diagnostic criteria for Raynaud's disease.
The definitive diagnosis of Raynaud's disease is based on the clinical history and physical examination findings. Characteristic symptoms, such as episodic color changes in response to cold or stress, along with a physical examination showing pallor, cyanosis, and rubor of the affected areas, help confirm the diagnosis.
Biopsy of affected skin tissue is not routinely performed to diagnose Raynaud's disease. The diagnosis is typically made based on clinical presentation and examination.
A) A positive rheumatoid factor (RF) test is not specific to Raynaud's disease. It may be present in other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
B) Presence of autoimmune antibodies may indicate an underlying autoimmune disorder, but it is not the definitive diagnostic criteria for Raynaud's disease.
C) The definitive diagnosis of Raynaud's disease is based on the clinical history and physical examination findings. Characteristic symptoms, such as episodic color changes in response to cold or stress, along with a physical examination showing pallor, cyanosis, and rubor of the affected areas, help confirm the diagnosis.
D) Biopsy of affected skin tissue is not routinely performed to diagnose Raynaud's disease. The diagnosis is typically made based on clinical presentation and examination.