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Are sarcoidosis and polymyositis related or does one cause the other?
It appears that granulomata (sarcoidosis) per se does not exert a significant ill effect on surrounding muscle cells. Some times polymyositis leads to a diagnosis of sarcoidosis.
Explain purpose and reason for elevated results of Aldolase with a diagnosis of polymyositis?
Aldolase tests measure muslce or liver damage. Polymyositis damages the muscle tissue. Higher the level of aldolase the more damage there is. Hope this helps.
Why is polymyositis similar to dermatomyositis?
Dermatomyositis is identical to polymyositis with the addition of a characteristic skin rash.
What is the medical condition polymyositis?
Polymyositis is an inflammatory muscle disease causing weakness and pain.
What does diagnosis of multifocal motor neuropathy entail?
Diagnosis of multifocal motor neuropathy usually requires both a careful physical examination, as well as electromyographic (EMG) testing.
How serious is polymyositis?
very serious -- What is the clinical or statistical answer of the scientists who study this disease -- is it not too serious, troublesome, serious, dibilitating, or deadly. Give the best facts available on your page--
What is the prefix for the word polymyositis?
The prefix is poly-. This prefix means many.
What does diagnosis of congenital myasthenia entail?
Accurate diagnosis of congenital myasthenia requires specialized testing. These include testing specific nerves to determine if the nerves fatigue more quickly than is normal
Chronic inflammatory myopathy of uncertain etiology?
polymyositis
What is the difference between polymyositis and myositis?
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What is the definition of the word polymyositis?
Polymyositis is a weakness that occurs in the neck muscles causing them to become limp. It also leads to swelling and muscle pain, general fatigue and soreness in the back.
What does diagnosis for plexopathies entail?
electromyographic examination and nerve conduction studies are often the most accurate means to localize and determine the exact nature and site of the plexopathy.
