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IM question
Jumana - 09-12-06 13:20
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This Patient mentions compalints of rash preceding musclular weakeness. The rash looks like patchy, bluish-purple discolorations on the face, neck, shoulders, upper chest, elbows, knees, knuckles, and back.
What is the diagnosis?
Jumana - 09-12-06 13:20
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This Patient mentions compalints of rash preceding musclular weakeness. The rash looks like patchy, bluish-purple discolorations on the face, neck, shoulders, upper chest, elbows, knees, knuckles, and back.
What is the diagnosis?
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Correct answer Youngdoctor - 09-23-06 07:45 What do you think?.I am also go for Dermatomyocytis.I am not good in Dermatology.Please put more questions like this , will help people like me to improve and practise in Dermatology.
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Re: IM question babbu5508 - 10-24-10 07:12 Dermatomyositis (DM) is a connective-tissue disease related to polymyositis (PM) that is characterized by inflammation of the muscles and the skin.
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Re: IM question babbu5508 - 01-12-11 13:00 dermatomyositis:X-ray findings sometimes include dystrophic calcifications in the muscles, and patients may or may not notice small calcium deposits under the skin. Many do not have any calcium deposits of any kind. The rash also may come and go, and may not be dependent on the severity of the muscle involvement at the time. "Gottron's papules", pink patches on the knuckles and other extensor surfaces, and priapism, are associated with this disorder.
Another concern is interstitial lung disease.
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