Question

A 54-year-old woman presents with progressive proximal muscle weakness but little pain. Investigations show elevated CK, positive Anti-Mi-2 antibodies, and characteristic changes on muscle biopsy. Which condition is this most likely?

Accepted Answer

Polymyositis

Answer

Dermatomyositis

Answer

Polymyalgia rheumatica

Answer

Fibromyalgia

Answer

Myasthenia gravis

Practice question

A 54-year-old woman presents with progressive proximal muscle weakness but little pain. Investigations show elevated CK, positive Anti-Mi-2 antibodies, and characteristic changes on muscle biopsy. Which condition is this most likely?