Dermatopolymyositis
Dermatopolymyositis | |
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Other names | PM/DM[1] |
Specialty | Rheumatology ![]() |
Dermatopolymyositis is a family of myositis disorders that includes polymyositis and dermatomyositis. As such, it includes both a distinctive skin rash and progressive muscular weakness. [2] It is a rare disease.
References[]
- ^ Chraibi S, Ibnabdeljalil H, Habbal R, Bennis A, Tahiri A, Chraibi N (November 1998). "Pericardial tamponade as the first manifestation of dermatopolymyositis". Ann Med Interne (Paris). 149 (7): 464–6. PMID 9921402.
- ^ Tymms KE, Webb J (December 1985). "Dermatopolymyositis and other connective tissue diseases: a review of 105 cases". J. Rheumatol. 12 (6): 1140–8. PMID 4093921.
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Classification |
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Categories:
- Inflammations
- Systemic connective tissue disorders
- Musculoskeletal disease stubs