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What is the most common myositis in adults < 50yo?
Polymyositis (PM)
What is the most common myositis in children?
Dermatomyositis (DM)
What is the most common myositis in adults > 50yo?
Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM)
Muscle weakness that is proximal, symmetrical, and effects the upper and lower limbs is associated with which diagnosis?
PM and DM
Muscle biopsy that shows endomysial mononuclear infiltration is associated with which diagnosis?
PM and IBM
Myositis with T-Cell mediated attack is associated with which diagnosis?
PM
Anti-Jo-1 is associated with which diagnosis?
PM, DM, Interstitial Lung Disease, Mechanic's Hands
Anti-SRP is associated with which diagnosis?
PM
Anti-PM-Scl is associated with which diagnosis?
PM, DM, Systemic Sclerosis
Which myositis has no skin involvement?
PM
Which myositis has skin involvement?
DM
Muscle biopsy that shows perimysial mononuclear infiltration is associated with which diagnosis?
DM
Anti-Mi-2 is associated with which diagnosis?
DM
Anti-p155/140 is associated with which diagnosis?
DM + Malignancy
DM + Malignancy is associated with which antibody?
Anti-p155/140
Gottron's Papules are associated with which diagnosis?
DM
Purple, scaly papules on the finger joints are associated with which diagnosis?
Gottron's Papules; DM
Heliotrope sign is associated with which diagnosis?
DM
Purple-red eyelid discoloration is associated with which diagnosis?
Heliotrope Sign; DM
"Shawl Sign" or "V Sign" erythematous rash is associated with which diagnosis?
DM
Dilated nail fold capillary loops are associated with which diagnosis?
DM and LSSc
Mechanic's Hands are associated with which diagnosis? Which antibody?
DM; Anti-Jo-1
Roughening and cracking of the tips and sides of the fingers are associated with diagnosis? With antibody?
Mechanic's Hands; DM; Anti-Jo-1
Poikiloderma is associated with which diagnosis?
DM
Muscle weakness that is distal (forearm flexors and quadriceps) is associated with which diagnosis?
IBM
Muscle biopsy that shows rimmed vacuoles is associated with which diagnosis?
IBM
Muscle biopsy that shows basophilic granules is associated with which diagnosis?
IBM
Which enzyme finding is associated with PM and DM?
ELEVATED CREATINE KINASE
What is the electromyography findings associated with PM and DM?
Myopathic Potential (low amplitude, short duration, polyphasic) + Normal nerve conduction
What is a common cause of drug-induced myopathy?
Statins (antibody to HMG-CoA Reductase)
What are the 5 poor prognostic factors for PM and DM?
1. Older Age
2. Cardiac Involvement
3. PULMONARY INVOLVEMENT
4. DYSPHAGIA
5. Malignancy
What is the treatment for PM and DM?
High-dose oral corticosteroids
(IV methylprednisolone if severe or risk factors)

Methotrexate, azathioprine

IV Ig