Lung infection or inflammation-a puzzling case of MDA-5 associated juvenile dermatomyositis
Abstract Background Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is an uncommon inflammatory myopathy predominantly affecting children under 18 years of age. Diagnosis relies on identifying specific clinical features, such as muscle weakness, skin rash, elevated muscle enzymes, and MRI and muscle biopsy findings....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-12-01
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Series: | Pediatric Rheumatology Online Journal |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12969-023-00933-5 |