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How is dermatomyositis diagnosed?
Dermatomyositis is diagnosed through a thorough physical exam and the characteristic symptoms. Dermatomyositis is diagnosed from the clinical setting of rash and weakness, but muscle tests are also important. These include measuring the blood for CPK muscle enzyme, as well as electrical tests called EMG, on the muscles done by a neurologist. A biopsy of affected muscle is then done by a general surgeon, and tissue sent to a pathologist. Inflammation of the muscle tissue is the typical finding. |
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More information on dermatomyositis
What is dermatomyositis? - Dermatomyositis is one of a group of inflammatory muscle diseases. It is a subtype of inflammatory muscle disease.
What causes dermatomyositis? - The cause of dermatomyositis is unknown. Dermatomyositis belongs to a group of conditions called inflammatory myopathies.
What're the symptoms of dermatomyositis? - Dermatomyositis is characterised by a rash accompanying. The rashes include purple discoloration around the eyes.
How is dermatomyositis diagnosed? - Dermatomyositis is diagnosed through a thorough physical exam and the characteristic symptoms.
What's the treatment for dermatomyositis? - The primary aim of treatment is to control the skin disease and the muscle disease. Treatment for dermatomyositis consists of prednisone. |
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