Dermato/polymyositis Flashcards
1
Q
Muscle weakness in myositis usually…
A
proximal, mild, gradual
2
Q
why weakness swallow in myositis
A
upper 1/3 oesophagus
skeletal muscle
POOR PROGNOSTIC SIGN
3
Q
DM most common and most specific Ab
A
ANA most common
Anti Mi2 most specific
4
Q
What is photodistributed poililoderma
A
shawl and V of neck sign
5
Q
What do you use in PM or DM with ILD?
A
cyclophosphamide!
carry over from scleroderma experience
6
Q
Rash treatment in dermatomyositis
A
hydroxychloroquine
7
Q
Proportion of derms and polys with cancer underlying
A
15%
9%
