Abstract:Inflammatory myopathies (IM) is a rare inflammatory muscle disorder, which can be broadly divided into 5 subgroups. The accurate diagnosis of subtype of IM can be challenging due to a diverse presentation of the disease. On the other hand, skeletal muscle complication is common in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in the form of myalgia or myopathy. Inflammatory myopathy is a rare association of SLE and the diagnosis and treatment can be quite challenging. A 43-year-old lady with underlying syst… Show more
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