Inflammatory Myopathies Flashcards
1
Q
Name 4 main of the inflammatory myopathies
A
Dematomyositis
Polymyositis
Cancer associated myocitis
Inclusion body myositis
2
Q
Describe the presentation of inflammatory myopathies
A
Muscle weakness and pain (edema in muscle from inflammation) Raynaud's Joint pain Fevers Rash
3
Q
Describe the characteristics of the myositis autoantibodies
A
Presentations and signs vary depending on the types of autoantibody present