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ANTI-MDA5 DERMATOMYOSITIS

Cutaneous manifestations:
• Periorbital heliotrope (blue-purple) rash with edema
• Erythematous rash on the face, or the
(blue-purple) rash ... • Erythematous rash ... -74%] • Blood tests ... #rheumatology # ... dermatology #diagnosis
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Rash - Differential ... Fecal occult blood test ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Dermatomyositis with heliotrope rash, shawl sign, and Gottron's papules

A middle-aged man describes progressive difficulty combing his
with heliotrope rash ... describes progressive difficulty ... out this is a case ... 1) heliotrope rash ... GottronsPapules #dermatology
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
subcutaneous edema Pts ... (blue-purple) rash ... • Erythematous rash ... Muscle atrophy may cause ... #dermatology
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
Diagnostic Tests ... Symptoms: • Gottron rash ... aspiration > 50% of pts ... statins - probably caused ... Myositis #Myopathy #rheumatology