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My 16 yr old daughter has a positive ana screen and an ana titer of 1:320. ana pattern, homogeneous.severe rib pain on and off for 5 months now?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

She needs..: A reflex ANA and an examination for pleuritis, even including a chest x-ray. See your pcp and get a rheumatology referral!

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

My 16 yr old daughter has a positive ana screen and an ana titer of 1:320. ana pattern, homogeneous.severe rib pain on and off for 5 months now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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