Whole body dermatomyositis
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Diagnosis certain
Presentation
Generalized aches and pains with weakness.
Patient Data
Age: 9 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Whole body dermatomyositis
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Widespread inflammatory change throughout all visualized muscle groups with features of dermatomyositis.
Case Discussion
There is extensive T2 hyperintensity throughout all visualized muscles. This affects the connective tissue that surrounds the muscle bundles and results in the feathery appearance.
The rheumatologist described the best heliotrope rash he had ever seen.
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