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Autoimmune Myositis
Necrotizing myopathy is associated with higher CK levels, greater level of muscle weakness, less systemic
can present with rash ... , Shaw sign, holster ... anti-synthetase syndrome ... after 2 years of treatment ... #rheumatology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
WBC >100k, + lab signs ... organ damage • Treatment ... : - If febrile ... #diagnosis #management ... #hematology
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential ... Symptoms: • Gottron rash ... ) • Shawl sign ... #rheumatology # ... differential #diagnosis