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A 25-year-old woman presents with pain and tenosynovitis of the wrists and ankles, and arthralgias of other joints. She notes two prior episodes similar to the present one. She just had her menstrual period during the previous week. Physical examination reveals ulcerated lesions overlying the wrists and ankles. These symptoms are likely due to deficiency of which of the following?

Options

  • AC1 esterase inhibitor
  • BCiliary function
  • CComplement (C6-C8) components
  • DEndothelial adhesion molecules
  • EEosinophils

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