NXP-2 Positive Dermatomyositis: A Unique Clinical Presentation

Table 1

A summary of the significant lab results, immunologic test results, and results from the detailed motor strength test.

Lab results
AST	75 U/L (0–35 U/L)
CK	1017 IU/L (30–170 U/L)
Myoglobin, serum	233 ng/mL (0–85 ng/mL)
LDH	386 U/L (60–100 U/L)
Ferritin	3151 ng/mL (15–200 ng/mL)
ESR	33 mm/hr (0–15 mm/hr)
Uric acid	6.8 mg/dL (3.7–8.0 mg/dL)
HIV	−ve
Immunologic tests
ANA	−ve
Anti-Jo	−ve
Anti-Ro	−ve
Anti-LA	−ve
Anti-RNP	−ve
Anti-Smith	−ve
Anti-histone	−ve
CMV/EBV	−ve
Motor strength
Neck flexion	2/5
Deltoids	3/5 bilaterally
Biceps	4/5 bilaterally
Triceps	4+/5 bilaterally
Wrist flexion	4+/5 on L, 4/5 on R
Wrist extension	4+/5 on L, 4/5 on R
Hand grip	4+/5 bilaterally
Hip extension and flexion	4/5 bilaterally
Knee extension and flexion	4+/5 bilaterally
Ankle flexion and dorsiflexion	5/5 bilaterally