Which of the following is not a feature of dermatomyositis?
Correct Answer: Groove sign
Description: Ans. is 'd' i.e., Groove sign * Groove sign (a depression along the course of a vein or between muscle groups) is seen in deep morphea.Cutaneous signs od dermatomyositisi) Gottron's papules: lilac or violaceous papules on knuckles and dorsa of handsii) Gottron's sign: violaceous erythema with edema over shoulders, arms and forearmsiii) Heliotrope sign: violaceous erythema with edema over eyelids, periorbital regioniv) Poikiloderma: atrophy of skin, hypopigmentation, dialalted blood vessels over trunkv) Mechanic hand: symmetrical hyperkeratosis on ulnar aspect of thumb and radial aspect of fingersvi) Shawl sign: violaceous erythema extending from dorsolateral aspect of hands, forearms and arms to shoulders and neck.vii) 'V' sign: violaceous erythema in a V shaped distribution over anterior neck and chest.viii) Holster sign: b/1 symmetrical, patchy macular violaceous erythema displayibg a reticuloid or levidoid array over the lateral aspect of upper thigh and hips.ix) Calcinosis cutis: calcium deposits in skin (in juvenile variant)x) Miscellaneous signs: Photosensitivity, vasculitis, panniculitis, Nail-fold telangiectasia
Category:
Skin
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now