Inflammatory Myopathies — MCQs

Which of the following is not a feature of dermatomyositis?

A 60-year-old female presenting with proximal muscle weakness, increased serum creatine kinase levels, and no skin manifestations is likely to have:

Which of the following is not true about polymyositis

Which is NOT a feature of polymyositis?

A 40-year-old male presents with sudden, excruciating pain in his left great toe. The joint is swollen, red, and warm. What is the most likely cause?

A Thirty five year old female has proximal weakness of muscles, ptosis and easy fatigability. The most sensitive test to suggest the diagnosis is -

What is the most likely diagnosis for a young patient presenting with iritis and joint pain?

A 23-year-old male patient presented with a history of back pain, which is more in the morning and relieved by bathing in warm water. What is the likely additional finding present in this patient?

A 65-year-old man with history of back pain since 3 months. ESR is raised. On examination marked stiffness and mild restriction of chest movements is found. On x-ray, syndesmophytes are present in vertebrae. Diagnosis is -

In a patient presenting with a painful swollen joint and a history of high uric acid levels, which condition is most likely indicated by this clinical presentation?