dermatomyositis
dermatomyositis
introduction
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may also affect the joints, the esophagus, the lungs, and, less commonly, the heart
~100-200 cases per million
more common in women
juvenile form is similar
is often associated with Anti-Jo1 antibodies, Anti-signal recognition particle antibodies (anti-SRP) and Anti-Mi-2 antibodies
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clinical features
diagnosis
Rx
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