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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

"A 52 year-old woman presented to her primary care physician...



"A 52 year-old woman presented to her primary care physician with complaints of weakness, especially while rising from a seated position, and recent skin changes on her neck and back. On further examination, violaceous papules were discovered on the dorsal aspect of her MCP joints. What is the diagnosis? Find out on Figure 1." By figure1 on Instagram



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