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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 21, 2014; 20(11): 2962-2970
Published online Mar 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i11.2962
Table 3 Immunological manifestations and useful autoantibodies in the patients with chronic hepatitis C virus infection
Clinical symptomsUseful autoantibodiesDifferential diagnosis
Polyarthritis/polyarthralgiaRF, anti-CCPRA
Sicca (dry eye/dry mouth)Anti-SSA/SSBSS
PurpuraCryoglobulinCryoglobulinemic vasculitis
Leg ulcerANCA, CryoglobulinSystemic vasculitis
GlomerulonephritisANCA, Anti-dsDNASLE, systemic vasculitis
CytopeniaAnti-dsDNASLE
HepatitisAnti-SM, Anti-LKM1Autoimmune hepatitis
ThrombosisAnti-CL IgG/MAPS
Depression/fatigueAnti-thyroglobulin, Anti-TPOAutoimmune thyroiditis