Extramuscular manifestations in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies.
Curr Opin Rheumatol
; 10(6): 556-61, 1998 Nov.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9812216
ABSTRACT
The major syndromes of chronic inflammatory myopathy (dermatomyositis and polymyositis) may have in certain instances extramuscular manifestations including pulmonary, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and of course, in the first instance, dermatological involvement. Here we review recent literature addressing these associated clinical areas of involvement. Malignancies, which may affect as many as 20% to 30% of adults with dermatomyositis, will not be addressed in this review.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Calcinosis
/
Polymyositis
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Dermatomyositis
Limits:
Adult
/
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Curr Opin Rheumatol
Journal subject:
REUMATOLOGIA
Year:
1998
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States