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Gottron's Papules in Dermatomyositis

Another classic clue is Gottron's papules which are small grouped flat topped papules
in Dermatomyositis ... tendons on the hands ... #Papules #Rash ... #Dermatology #Clinical ... #Photo #Hands #
ANTI-MDA5 DERMATOMYOSITIS

Cutaneous manifestations:
• Periorbital heliotrope (blue-purple) rash with edema
• Erythematous rash on the face, or the
(blue-purple) rash ... • Erythematous rash ... fingertips ("mechanic’s hands ... auricular papules Clinical ... • Mechanic's hands
Dermatomyositis (DM) and Polymyositis (PM): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Elevated Antinuclear Antibodies: Anti-Jo-1, Anti-OJ, Anti-Mi2, Anti-SRP, Anti-EJ,
clinical findings ... processes occur in the skin ... dorsum of the hands ... red papules -> Gottron ... -> Heliotrope Rash
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
Diagnosis = clinical ... variably: On one hand ... required due to skip ... required +/- prompt ophthalmology ... #GiantCell #arteritis