Polymyositis Pope Flashcards
1
Q
What is myositis?
A
- Aka idiopathic inflammatory myopathy
- Muscle weakness w/inflammation in muscle tissue
- Systemic complications
- Unknown cause
2
Q
Clinical presentation of myositis
A
- Proximal muscle weakness
- Systemic symptoms of fatigue and anorexia
- Skin rash w/dermatomyositis subset
3
Q
Rashes of dermatomyositis
A
Gottron’s papules
Heliotrope rash
Shawl sign
Mechanic’s hands
4
Q
CK and aldolase are specific to what tissue?
A
Muscle
5
Q
AST and LDH are specific to which tissues?
A
Muscle and liver
6
Q
ALT is specific to what tissue?
A
Liver
7
Q
MC autoimmune antibody that occurs in myositis?
A
Anti-Jo-1
