A therapeutic perspective for refractory polymyositis to corticosteroids and immunosuppressant drugs: A case report
BACKGROUND: Polymyositis (PM) is a chronic, disabling, and progressive inflammatory disease with muscle and systemic involvement. Although it is uncommon, some patients may present drug resistance to initial treatment with corticosteroid and immunosuppressant drugs. CASE REPORT: In this study, a...
Main Author: | Dilceu Silveira Tolentino Junior |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Vesnu Publications
2021-02-01
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Series: | Chronic Diseases Journal |
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Online Access: | http://cdjournal.muk.ac.ir/index.php/cdj/article/view/589 |
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