Polymyositis or Dermatomyositis | Medical Algorithm

Evaluation

Are you evaluating a patient with dermatomyositis or polymyositis?

Yes

Age of the patient

years

Body temperature

WBC count at the time of diagnosis

Has a clinical remission been achieved?

Yes

Does the patient have an underlying malignancy?

Yes

Number of months between onset of symptoms and diagnosis

months

Does the patient have dysphagia?

Yes

Results

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Results Interpretation and Description References Next Steps

Data complete?

Evaluation appropriate?

Number of risk factors associated with a poor prognosis

Additional risk factors for poor outcome

The prognosis is expected to be

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Risk Factors
- Dermatomyositis or Polymyositis | Risk Factors for Underlying Malignancy
Clinical Diagnosis, Including Family History For Genetics
- Criteria of Marie et al for Remission of Polymyositis or Dermatomyositis
Imaging Studies
- Dermatomyositis or Polymyositis | Risk Factors for Underlying Malignancy
Laboratory Tests
- Dermatomyositis or Polymyositis | Risk Factors for Underlying Malignancy
- Dermatomyositis Sine Myositis
Criteria For Diagnosis
Severity, Prognosis, Stage
- Prognostic Factors for Patient with Polymyositis or Dermatomyositis
- Dermatomyositis or Polymyositis | Risk Factors for Underlying Malignancy
Differential Diagnosis And Mimics, Red Flags
- Classification Criteria of Tanimoto et al for Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis
- Dermatomyositis Sine Myositis

Monitoring

Response To Therapy
- Criteria of Marie et al for Remission of Polymyositis or Dermatomyositis
- Prognostic Factors for Patient with Polymyositis or Dermatomyositis
Disease Progression
- Criteria of Marie et al for Remission of Polymyositis or Dermatomyositis
- Prognostic Factors for Patient with Polymyositis or Dermatomyositis
Comorbid Conditions
- Overlap Syndrome in Patient with Dermatomyositis
- Prognostic Factors for Patient with Polymyositis or Dermatomyositis

Patient Concerns

Psychological Response
- Dermatomyositis or Polymyositis | Risk Factors for Underlying Malignancy

Specialty

Immunology/Rheumatology

Objective

risk factors
imaging studies
laboratory tests
severity
prognosis
stage
psychological response

ICD-10

M33 - Dermatopolymyositis
M33.2 - Polymyositis

Prognostic Factors for Patient with Polymyositis or Dermatomyositis

Purpose: To identify factors associated with a poor prognosis in a patient with dermatomyositis or polymyositis as described by Benbassat et al.