Rheum Flashcards by Matthew Hordern

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Features of Dermatomyositis

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F:M - 3:1
Proximal limb weakness and pain
Gatton’s sign - red scaly rash over MCP & PTP joints
Heliotrope rash - over upper eye lids
Shawl sign - rash over upper back and neck

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Ix of Dermatomyositis

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CK
EMG
Early muscle biopsy
Auto antibodies - myositis panel
MRI

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Treatment of Dermatomyositis

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Pred 0.5-2mg.kg.day for 1-2/12 then taper

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