10 Questions
Match the skin finding with the correct description:
Gottron papules = Small purple or red flat papules on extensor surfaces, particularly the elbows and joints of the hand Heliotrope rash = A rash involving a purplish discoloration around the eyes Nail fold changes = Characteristic changes in the nail folds associated with dermatomyositis Pathognomonic features = Skin findings that are highly indicative of dermatomyositis
Match the statement with the correct condition:
Amyopathic dermatomyositis = Dermatomyositis without functional myopathy Idiopathic inflammatory disorder = A disorder with no known cause involving inflammation Papulosquamous diseases = Skin conditions characterized by both papules and scales Atopic dermatitis = A chronic skin condition associated with allergies
Match the diagnostic method with its purpose:
Clinical diagnosis = Diagnosis based on physical examination and symptoms Punch biopsy = Helpful in differentiating conditions by examining tissue samples Histopathologic assessment = Examination of tissues under a microscope for cellular changes Muscle disease assessment = Evaluation of muscle function through specific tests
Match the prevalence statistic with the correct group:
10 adults per million worldwide = Prevalence of dermatomyositis in the adult population 3.2 children per million worldwide = Prevalence of dermatomyositis in children globally 40% of patients showing only skin findings = Percentage of patients presenting solely with skin manifestations Uncommon disorder = Frequency of dermatomyositis occurrence compared to other conditions
Match the treatment recommendation with its effect:
Topical steroids = Prescribed to manage skin inflammation and symptoms Sunlight avoidance = Recommended to prevent aggravation of skin condition Clinical improvement = Positive response to prescribed treatment observed in patient's condition Favorable prognosis with absence of muscle disease = Better expected outcome when muscle involvement is not present
____ skin findings in the absence of functional myopathy are characteristic of amyopathic dermatomyositis.
These
Dermatomyositis is an uncommon idiopathic inflammatory disorder of the skin and skeletal muscle that affects 10 adults per million and 3.2 children per million worldwide. Cutaneous manifestations are grouped as pathognomonic, characteristic or ____.
compatible
Changes to the nail fold and a heliotrope rash are included in highly characteristic ____.
manifestations
As in our patient, the absence of muscle disease implies a favourable ____.
prognosis
Gottron papules are rarely sampled for ____ assessment.
histopathologic
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