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A patient presents with features suggestive of update on dermatomyositis.. Dermatomyositis (DM) is an autoimmune inflammatory myopathy characterised by pathognomonic cutaneous signs (Gottron's papules, heliotrope rash, shawl sign) and proximal muscle weakness. Amyopathic DM ...
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a) What is the most likely diagnosis and what clinical features support it? (2 marks)
b) What investigations would you arrange to confirm the diagnosis? (3 marks)
c) Outline your management plan for this patient. (3 marks)
d) What are the key complications and prognostic factors? (2 marks)