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*[[Electromyography|Electromyogram]] may be helpful in the diagnosis of polymyositis and dermatomyositis. Findings suggestive of polymyositis and dermatomyositis include: | *[[Electromyography|Electromyogram]] may be helpful in the diagnosis of polymyositis and dermatomyositis. Findings suggestive of polymyositis and dermatomyositis include:<ref name="BohanPeter1975">{{cite journal|last1=Bohan|first1=Anthony|last2=Peter|first2=James B.|title=Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis|journal=New England Journal of Medicine|volume=292|issue=8|year=1975|pages=403–407|issn=0028-4793|doi=10.1056/NEJM197502202920807}}</ref> | ||
** Delay in electrical signals between the [[Muscle|muscles]] and [[Nerve|nerves]] when they are stimulated | ** Delay in electrical signals between the [[Muscle|muscles]] and [[Nerve|nerves]] when they are stimulated | ||
**Polyphasic, short, small motor-unit potentials | |||
**Fibrillation, positive sharp waves, increased insertional irritability | |||
**Bizarre, high-frequency, repetitive discharges | |||
*Other diagnostic studies for [disease name] include: | *Other diagnostic studies for [disease name] include: | ||
**[Diagnostic study 1], which demonstrates: | **[Diagnostic study 1], which demonstrates: | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sadaf Sharfaei M.D.[2]
Overview
Other Diagnostic Studies
- Electromyogram may be helpful in the diagnosis of polymyositis and dermatomyositis. Findings suggestive of polymyositis and dermatomyositis include:[1]
- Other diagnostic studies for [disease name] include:
- [Diagnostic study 1], which demonstrates:
- [Finding 1]
- [Finding 2]
- [Finding 3]
- [Diagnostic study 2], which demonstrates:
- [Finding 1]
- [Finding 2]
- [Finding 3]
- [Diagnostic study 1], which demonstrates:
References
- ↑ Bohan, Anthony; Peter, James B. (1975). "Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis". New England Journal of Medicine. 292 (8): 403–407. doi:10.1056/NEJM197502202920807. ISSN 0028-4793.