A Male Patient Demonstrates Difficulty Getting Up from a Seated

Multiple Choice

A male patient demonstrates difficulty getting up from a seated position without using his arms. Muscle pain and proximal muscle weakness are reported by the patient, as well. No rashes are observed. Testing reveals elevated CPK and aldose with abnormal electromyogram. The patient is mostly likely diagnosed with:

A) Dermatomyositis
B) Polymyositis
C) Crest syndrome
D) Eosinophilic fasciitis