A patient with dermatomyositis presents with heliotrope rash. Which muscle enzyme is elevated?

A patient with dermatomyositis presents with heliotrope rash. Which muscle enzyme is elevated?

  • Correct Answer: Creatine kinase (CK)
  • Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
  • Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
  • Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)

Explanation: Creatine kinase is elevated in dermatomyositis due to muscle inflammation.

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