]> 2026-07-31T11:51:04+00:00 WBR0734 0 en Autoimmune disease characterized by auto-antibodies against gastric parietal cells Pernicious anemia is an autoimmune disease characterized by the presence of auto-antibodies against gastric parietal cells. It causes vitamin B12 deficiency. It is also associated with HLA-DR5 subtype. Autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation and demyelination of the brain and the spinal cord Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation and demyelination of the brain and the spinal cord. It is associated with HLA-DR2 subtype, along with hay fever, systemic lupus erythematosus, and Goodpasture's syndrome. Autoimmune disease characterized by inflammatory destruction of synovial joints Rheumatoid arthritis is associated with HLA-DR4 subtype, along with diabetes mellitus type 1. Autoimmune disease characterized by IgG antibodies that stimulate TSH receptors on the thyroid gland Graves' disease is characterized by IgG antibodies that stimulate TSH receptors on the thyroid gland. It is associated with HLA DR3 subtype, along with diabetes mellitus type 1. Autoimmune disease characterized by intolerance to gliadin in wheat Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease characterized by intolerance to gliadin in wheat. It is is associated with HLA DQ2/DQ8 subtypes. Immunology An 22-year-old female medical student presents to the physician's office for fatigue. She explains that she has recently been unable to continue daily chores and feels unmotivated all the time. She also states that she has recently gained weight despite normal appetite, and has been losing her hair. Physical examination is remarkable for a palpable midline neck mass. Initial work-up reveals elevated TSH levels. Following further investigation, the physician explains to the patient that her condition is best described as an abnormal presence of lymphocytic infiltrates with germinal center formation in the thyroid gland. Which of the following diseases is also associated with the same HLA subtype as that responsible for the patient's condition? A Endocrine 2020-10-28T01:31:20Z 2459150.5634259 WBR0734