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Autoimmune Myositis
Necrotizing myopathy is associated with higher CK levels, greater level of muscle weakness, less systemic
Autoimmune Myositis ... Dermatomyositis ... and Gottron's papules ... anti-synthetase syndrome ... see mechanics hands
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 ... #Rash #Dermatomyositis ... #Dermatology #Clinical ... #Photo #Hands #
Vancomycin induced Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis (LCV) of the Hand
70 M vertebral osteomyelitis on vancomycin and cefepime for
Vasculitis (LCV) of the Hand ... diffuse palpable rash ... infections, foods, autoimmune ... #dermatology #clinical ... #photo
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
Autoimmune Myositis ... Symptoms: • Gottron rash ... (Gottron papules ... Antisynthetase syndrome ... • Mechanic's hands
Lichen Planus- ...On examination, numerous purple papules were noted on the anterior surface of the forearms
numerous purple papules ... surface of the hands ... thought to be an autoimmune ... #NEJM #clinical ... #photo #lichen #