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Inflamed striated muscle with proximal weakness. Skin involved is Dermatomyositis (see topic). May be an association with malignancy
Dermatomyositis unlike polymyositis has a heliotrope (purple) discoloration of the eyelids and scaly erythematous plaques over the knuckles (Gottron’s papules). It is associated with an increased incidence of underlying malignancy.
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