3 results
Myositis and Myopathies
Polymyositis 
 • Progressive, symmetric muscle weakness 
 • Elevated CK, +Anti-Jo, +Anti-Mi2
Dermatomyositis
stiffness in proximal joints ... , Fever, No muscle ... ) VA Joint Chiefs ... #differential # ... diagnosis #comparison #rheumatology
Approach to Joint Pain - Diagnostic Framework

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

1) Chronicity:
Approach to Joint ... acute rheumatic fever ... #rheumatology # ... approach #workup ... #differential #
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential ... Overlap Syndrome: Fever ... , joint pain and ... ANTI-SYNTHETASE SYNDROME: • Fever ... #rheumatology #