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Inflammatory Myopathies
Dermatomyositis
 • Onset: Subacute
 • Pattern: Proximal
 • CK: Up to 50X ULN
 • Autoantibodies:
Inflammatory Myopathies ... Anti-MDA5, anti-Mi ... Inclusion Body Myositis ... #rheumatology # ... table
Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies (IIM's)

RASH + MUSCLE WEAKNESS → Consider idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM's)

 • Overlap Myositis
) RASH + MUSCLE ... • Overlap Myositis ... Inclusion body myositis ... #diagnosis #rheumatology ... dermatology #Myopathy #Rash
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Rash, arthritis ... oligoclonal bands • MRI ... syndrome: Ocular inflammatory ... #Rheumatology
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
Framework Inflammatory ... Myopathies: Commonly ... , drug-induced myopathies ... RP-ILD), dermato-rheumatologic ... Symptoms: • Gottron rash