Polymyositis

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Polymyositis

• Like Dermatomyositis but without the skin changes

Examination

• Observation
  • Cachexia
• Musculoskeletal
  • proximal muscle weakness
  • muscle tenderness

Investigation

• creatinine kinase &uarr
• ESR &uarr
• EMG
• Muscle biopsy

Treatment 

• oral steroids

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