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Least common joint to be affected in ankylosing spondylitis is:

A
Sacroiliac joint
B
Temporomandibular joint
C
Costovertebral joint
D
Hip joint
High-Yield Explanation
Ans: B (Temporomandibular joint) Ref: Harrison's Principles of internal Medicine, 18th edExplanation:"Sacroiliitis is often the earliest manifestations of AS"AS primarily affects the axial skeleton and peripheral jointsCommon sites include the:Sacroiliac jointCostostemal junctionsSpinous processesIliac crestsGreater trochantersIschial tuberositiesTibial tuberclesHeelsArthritis in the hips and shoulders ("root" joints) occurs in 25-35% of patients.Severe isolated hip arthritis or bony chest pain may be the presenting complaint.

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