Myopathies Flashcards
1
Q
Dermatomyosis refers to what?
A
Skin and muscle damage
2
Q
Necrotising refers to what?
A
Muscle tissue death
3
Q
Overlap refers to what?
A
Muscle pain, inflammation, and stiffness
4
Q
Inclusion refers to what?
A
Distal weakness
5
Q
When diagnosing myopathies, creatine kinase will show what?
A
Elevated levels
6
Q
How does EMG show for myopathies?
A
Short and low amplitudes
7
Q
What two treatments can be used to treat myopathies?
A
Steroids or IVIG
