Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis

Polymyositis and dermatomyositis are related disorders that are characterized by an inflammatory process in striated muscle, occurring alone or in association with other autoimmune disorders or malignancy. The most common manifestations are symmetric weakness, and less frequently, pain and tenderness of the proximal limb-girdle (shoulder or pelvic) musculature. There may also be involvement of the cervical, cricopharyngeal, esophageal, intercostal, and diaphragmatic muscles.

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Also known as

Autoimmune Muscle Inflammation, Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy, Inflammatory Myopathy, Myositis

Ancestry path

Legal Entity Individual Person Characteristics Disability Physical Disability Immune System Disorders

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