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disease > striated muscle disease > dermatomyositis
disease > systemic disease > dermatomyositis
disease > connective tissue disease > dermatomyositis
disease > systemic disease > connective tissue disease > dermatomyositis
disease > immunopathology > autoimmune disease > dermatomyositis
disease > skin appendages disease > skin disease > dermatomyositis

Preferred term

dermatomyositis  

Definition

  • Polymyositis (PM) is a type of chronic inflammation of the muscles (inflammatory myopathy) related to dermatomyositis and inclusion body myositis. (Wikipedia) Dermatomyositis (DM) is a long-term inflammatory disorder which affects muscles. Its symptoms are generally a skin rash and worsening muscle weakness over time. (Wikipedia)

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • polymyositis

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/INS-S3SC6XD7-4

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