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Autoimmune Myositis
Necrotizing myopathy is associated with higher CK levels, greater level of muscle weakness, less systemic
Autoimmune Myositis ... Necrotizing myopathy ... Dermatomyositis ... , Shaw sign, holster ... see mechanics hands
Dermatomyositis with heliotrope rash, shawl sign, and Gottron's papules

A middle-aged man describes progressive difficulty combing his
with heliotrope rash ... 1) heliotrope rash ... usually indicates myopathy ... GottronsPapules #dermatology ... #clinical #photo
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
Autoimmune Myositis ... Symptoms: • Gottron rash ... Gottron sign) • Shawl ... • Mechanic's hands ... #Myositis #Myopathy