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Match the skin finding with the correct description:
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:
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:
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:
Match the prevalence statistic with the correct group:
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Match the treatment recommendation with its effect:
Match the treatment recommendation with its effect:
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____ skin findings in the absence of functional myopathy are characteristic of amyopathic dermatomyositis.
____ skin findings in the absence of functional myopathy are characteristic of amyopathic dermatomyositis.
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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 ____.
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 ____.
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Changes to the nail fold and a heliotrope rash are included in highly characteristic ____.
Changes to the nail fold and a heliotrope rash are included in highly characteristic ____.
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As in our patient, the absence of muscle disease implies a favourable ____.
As in our patient, the absence of muscle disease implies a favourable ____.
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Gottron papules are rarely sampled for ____ assessment.
Gottron papules are rarely sampled for ____ assessment.
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