Calcinosis in juvenile dermatomyositis: Updates on pathogenesis and treatment

Calcinosis, or the deposition of insoluble calcium salts in the skin, subcutaneous tissue, fascia, tendons, and muscles, is a feared complication of juvenile dermatomyositis. Calcinosis is estimated to affect up to 40% of patients with juvenile dermatomyositis and contributes to significant disease...

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Main Authors: Caitlan S. Pinotti, Laura Cannon, Jeffrey A. Dvergsten, Eveline Y. Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2023.1155839/full