Dermatomysotis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Dermatomyositis?
A
Proximal Muscle Weakness
Gottron Papules affecting hands
Heliotrope rash affecting eyelids
Poliomyositis does not have skin features
2
Q
Polymyositis or Dermatomyositis can be caused by?
A
Underlying cancer
3
Q
Critical test for Myositis
A
Creaitne Kinase
Muscle Biopsy
MRI
Anti Jo1 - Polymyositis