MSRA: Polymyositis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the presenting features of polymyositis
A
Bilateral proximal muscle weakness and wasting
Early fatigue when walking
Difficulty in going upstairs
2
Q
What are the presenting features of dermatomyositis?
A
Additional signs to Polymyositis:
Lilac/purple helicotrope rash on the eyelids
Nail fold erythema
Gottrans papules