Dyslipidemia in Juvenile Dermatomyositis [PDF]
This study investigates the prevalence of dyslipidemia and its association with disease activity in children with Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM). A retrospective chart review of 142 JDM patients who had fasting lipid profiles was conducted. Clinical, and
Amer Khojah+4 more
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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.
Caitlan S. Pinotti+4 more
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Juvenile idiopathic inflammatory myopathies: the value of magnetic resonance imaging in the detection of muscle involvement [PDF]
CONTEXT: One of the major current challenges related to juvenile idiopathic inflammatory myopathy is the search for highly sensitive and specific non-invasive methods for diagnosis as well as for follow-up.
Maria Odete Esteves Hilário+5 more
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Being on the juvenile dermatomyositis rollercoaster: a qualitative study [PDF]
Background Juvenile Dermatomyositis is a rare, potentially life-threatening condition with no known cure. There is no published literature capturing how children and young people feel about their condition, from their perspective.
Polly Livermore+5 more
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Capilaroscopia periungueal em crianças e adolescentes com doenças reumáticas Nailfold capillaroscopy in children and adolescents with rheumatic diseases [PDF]
OBJETIVO: Avaliar a capilaroscopia periungueal de crianças e adolescentes com doenças reumáticas autoimunes (artrite idiopática juvenil, lúpus eritematoso sistêmico, dermatomiosite juvenil, esclerodermia e doença mista do tecido conjuntivo) e relacioná ...
Daniela Gerent Petry Piotto+3 more
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Panniculitis in Anti-MDA-5 Positive Juvenile Dermatomyositis: A Case Report [PDF]
Panniculitis is a rare clinical finding in dermatomyositis. There are few reported cases in the medical literature. In this report, we describe a 17-year-old male patient with anti-MDA5 positive hypomyopathic dermatomyositis who, eight months after ...
Semra Ayduran+5 more
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Expert Perspective: Diagnostic Approach to Differentiating Juvenile Dermatomyositis From Muscular Dystrophy. [PDF]
Clinical tools that can aid in the diagnostic differentiation of juvenile dermatomyositis from muscular dystrophy.
Madison JA+9 more
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Imaging assessment of calcinosis in juvenile dermatomyositis: a narrative review [PDF]
Calcinosis is a severe manifestation of juvenile and adult idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, which can lead to pain, limited range of motion, disfigurement, and infection.
Belina Y. Yi+17 more
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CORRELATIONS BETWEEN NAILFOLD CAPILLAROSCOPY FINDINGS AND DISTINCT CLINICAL FORMS OF JUVENILE DERMATOMYOSITIS [PDF]
Juvenile dermatomyositis is the most common idiopathic inflammatory myopathy in childhood. Nailfold capillaroscopy plays an important role in its assessment, being useful for diagnosis and follow-up.
Sigrid Covaci+2 more
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Background. Juvenile dermatomyositis associated interstitial lung disease, rarely seen in pediatric age groups, has adverse effects on survival.
Osman Yeşilbaş+9 more
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