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Question Date: 07/01/2024

Question: Which of the following myositis specific antibody does not have cancer association?

Options:

• TIF1 gamma
• Anti HMGCoA Reductase
• Anti Mi-2
• NXP-2

Correct Answer: Anti Mi-2

Explaination: Cancer association is found in IIM in myositis specific antibodies such as TIF1 gamma, HMGCR,NXP2, SAE and rarely with anti SRP and anti MDA-5<br>Anti Mi-2 usually has good prognosis and does not show cancer association or risk of ILD

Reference: Continuum : Muscle and NM junction Disorders(December 2022, Volume 28,no 6)Inflammatory myopathies; Page no 1647