Question

A 50-year-old woman presents with a history of progressive proximal muscle weakness and difficulty climbing stairs. She has a heliotrope rash and Gottron papules on examination. CK is markedly elevated. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Dermatomyositis

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Polymyalgia rheumatica

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Myasthenia gravis

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Osteoarthritis

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Fibromyalgia

Practice question

A 50-year-old woman presents with a history of progressive proximal muscle weakness and difficulty climbing stairs. She has a heliotrope rash and Gottron papules on examination. CK is markedly elevated. What is the most likely diagnosis?