APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Dermatomyositis is a rare disease that causes muscle weakness and skin rash. Symptoms include a red or purple rash on sun exposed skin and eyelids, calcium deposits under the skin, muscle weakness, and trouble talking or swallowing. There is no cure, but treatment is done to reduce the symptoms.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dermatomyositis (dur-muh-toe-my-uh-SY-tis) is an uncommon inflammatory disease marked by muscle weakness and a distinctive skin rash.

Detailed explanation-3: -The cause of dermatomyositis is unknown. Experts think it may be due to a viral infection of the muscles or a problem with the body’s immune system. It may also occur in people who have cancer in the abdomen, lung, or other parts of the body. Anyone can develop this condition.

Detailed explanation-4: -Skin abnormalities associated with dermatomyositis often include a distinctive reddish-purple rash (heliotrope rash) on the upper eyelid or across the cheeks and bridge of the nose in a “butterfly” distribution and on the forehead and scalp.