5 results
Myositis and Myopathies
Polymyositis 
 • Progressive, symmetric muscle weakness 
 • Elevated CK, +Anti-Jo, +Anti-Mi2
Dermatomyositis
Anti-Jo, +Anti-Mi2 Dermatomyositis ... ) VA Joint Chiefs ... #differential # ... diagnosis #comparison ... #rheumatology
Skin Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

Rash
	• Human parvovirus B19 infection

Malar rash
	• SLE
	• Human parvovirus B19 infection
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Associated with Joint ... Sarcoidosis #dermatology ... #joint #pain #skin ... #rashes #differential ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Paraproteinemias

Entities That Can Feature A Monoclonal Protein/M Component:
• MM
• WM
• MGUS
• MGCS
• MGRS
• Splenic Marginal Zone
late-onset nemaline myopathy ... Scleromyxedema (CNS+GI+CVS+joints ... #Hematology #Monoclonal ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Oncology
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
interphalangeal joints ... : • ILD was diagnosed ... #AntiNXP2 #Dermatomyositis ... #rheumatology # ... dermatology
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential ... ) • Anti-Mi2 (skin ... Syndrome: Fever, joint ... #rheumatology # ... differential #diagnosis