Dermatomyositis

A 58-year-old woman with a history of type 2 diabetes, who has a 2-month history of progressive proximal weakness, which prevents her from doing activities of daily living such as dressing, combing her hair, and bathing on her own, comes for evaluation. In laboratories with DHL 663 mg/dl, CPK 1876, AntiJo1 positive. Electromyography pending.

Femenino de 58 años con antecedentes de diabetes tipo 2, quien presenta evolución de 2 meses con debilidad proximal progresiva, que impide hacer actividades de la vida diaria como vestirse, peinarse, bañarse por sí sola, acude a valoración. En laboratorios con DHL 663 mg/dl, CPK 1876, AntiJo1 positivo. Pendiente realización de electromiografía.

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