Dermatomyositis and polymyositis

Question 1

dermatomyositis

Answer 1

rare autoimmune rheumatic disease, characterised by distinct cutaneous manifestations and proximal muscle weakness due to myositis

Question 2

clinical manifestations of dermatomyositis

Answer 2

gottrons papules - puprle nodules on knuckles
heliotope rash on eyelids
dry eyes, scleritis
shawl rash/ shawl sign- rash on back

Question 3

common symptoms of patients with dermatomyositis

Answer 3

diffiuclt rising from chair
difficulty climbing stairs
difficulty raising arms

Question 4

antibodies present in dermatomyositis

Answer 4

anti- mi1 and anti-jo1

Question 5

management of dermatomyositis

Answer 5

corticosteroids

Question 6

definitive diagnostic investigation in dermatomyositis

Answer 6

muscle biopsy

Question 7

difference in polymyosits and dermatomyositis

Answer 7

dermato may have cutaneous features whereas poly is more proximal and doesnt have skin involvement

Question 8

polymyositis

Answer 8

An inflammatory myopathy characterized by symmetrical proximal muscle weakness due to immune-mediated muscle inflammation. It primarily affects skeletal muscle

Question 9

important complication to screen for

Answer 9

malignancy