3 results
Myositis and Myopathies
Polymyositis 
 • Progressive, symmetric muscle weakness 
 • Elevated CK, +Anti-Jo, +Anti-Mi2
Dermatomyositis
, Fever, No muscle ... uncommon 5-15% of lupus ... myopathy) VA Joint ... #differential # ... diagnosis #comparison #rheumatology
Approach to Joint Pain - Diagnostic Framework

1) Chronicity
2) Inflammatory vs Non-Inflammatory
3) Number of Joints Involved

1) Chronicity:
acute rheumatic fever ... #Joint #Pain #MSK ... #rheumatology # ... approach #workup ... #differential #
Top 10 situations when to think about lupus
1) Inflammatory joint pain (especially in the wrists and
) Inflammatory joint ... the face (many differential ... 9) Unexplained fever ... diagnosis #sle #clues ... erythematosus #rheumatology