Page 87 - Demo
P. 87
Case 2: PolymyositisFeatures: Symmetric proximal muscle weaknessElevated serum creatine kinaseAbnormal EMG with myopathic changesPositive anti-Jo1 antibodies (associated with antisynthetase syndrome)Investigations:Absence of skin rash (differentiates from dermatomyositis) Key examination finding:Muscle biopsy (if performed) would show inflammation and muscle fiber necrosis Gold standard investigation:
