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==Overview== | |||
[[Creatine kinase]] (CK) and [[aldolase]] levels may be increased, which would be indicative of muscle damage. | |||
==Laboratory Findings== | |||
Blood tests such as [[creatine kinase]] (CK) and [[aldolase]] may help diagnose dematomyositis. Patients with dematomyositis may show increased CK and aldolase levels, indicating muscle damage. | |||
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Overview
Creatine kinase (CK) and aldolase levels may be increased, which would be indicative of muscle damage.
Laboratory Findings
Blood tests such as creatine kinase (CK) and aldolase may help diagnose dematomyositis. Patients with dematomyositis may show increased CK and aldolase levels, indicating muscle damage.