Exam questionKROK 2Medicine · 2006
A patient has complained of great weakness for 6 years. He fell seriously ill, the illness is accompanied by body temperature rise, indisposition, pain in joints and along the legs muscles. Objectively: violet-bluish erythema around eyes and over knee joints. HR- 120/min, heart sounds are weak. Blood count: leukocytes - 12 × 109/l, ESR - 40 mm/h. What is the most probable diagnosis?
Answer options
- Rheumathoid arthritis
- Reactive polyarthritis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Atopic dermatitis
- Dermatomyositis
Correct answer
Dermatomyositis
Explanation
A patient has complained of great weakness for 6 years. He fell seriously ill, the illness is accompanied by body temperature rise, indisposition, pain in joints and along the legs muscles. Objectively: violet-bluish erythema around eyes and over knee joints. HR- 120/min, heart sounds are weak. Blood count: leukocytes- 12 ∗ 109/L, ESR- 40 mm/h. What is the most probable diagnosis?
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