Notes in 04_Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Polymyositis}} is a condition of chronic inflammation of muscles.
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Dermatomyositis}} is a connective tissue disorder where there is chronic inflammation of the skin and muscles.
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis {{c1::Muscle pain, fatigue and weakness}} {{c1::Occurs bilaterally and typically affects the proximal…
Published	02/10/2024	Skin Features in Dermatomyositis {{c1::Gottron’s papules}} (80%) — right pic {{c1::Heliotrope rash}} (30-60%) — left pic
Published	02/10/2024	Antibody associated with {{c1::Polymyositis}}, {{c1::Dermatomyositis}}, and {{c1::Interstitial lung disease}} is {{c2::Anti-Jo-1 antibody}}
Published	02/10/2024	Gold standard investigation for definitive diagnosis of Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis is {{c1::muscle biopsy}}
Published	02/10/2024	Investigations of Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis {{c1::Golden standard is muscle biopsy}} {{c1::Raised creatine kinase level (CK is usually less tha…
Published	02/10/2024	First-line treatment for both Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis are {{c1::Corticosteroids}}
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