Episode 98: Unmasking Myositis: A Multisystem Challenge for Every Clinician

In this collaborative episode between the RCP Medicine Podcast and the British Society for Rheumatology’s Talking Rheumatology series, consultant rheumatologist Dr Tam Malley from the Royal Free Hospital joins Dr Vasiliki Thanopoulou, RCP Clinical Education Fellow and registrar, to explore the complexities of inflammatory myositis. Through a compelling case study and rich clinical discussion, they unpack the diagnostic challenges, multidisciplinary considerations, and treatment strategies for this rare autoimmune condition. Listeners will gain insights into recognising subtle signs, interpreting investigations, and understanding the importance of early intervention. Whether you're a rheumatologist, general physician, or trainee, this episode offers practical pearls and thoughtful reflections on managing inflammatory myositis in real-world settings. Resources Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ Best Practice British Society for Rheumatology guideline on management of paediatric, adolescent and adult patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathy | Rheumatology | Oxford Academic International Guideline for Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy-Associated Cancer Screening: an International Myositis Assessment and Clinical Studies Group (IMACS) initiative | Nature Reviews Rheumatology Polymyositis Masquerading as Motor Neuron Disease | Neurology | JAMA Neurology | JAMA Network Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage RCP | Education and professional development RCP Links Education RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky Music Episode 50 onward - Bensound.com Episodes 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas Any adverts within this podcast may use computer generated voices

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Episode 98: Unmasking Myositis: A Multisystem Challenge for Every Clinician is an episode from RCP Medicine Podcast by Royal College of Physicians.

This episode is 47:54 long.

This episode was published on Dec 18, 2025.

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