Other Definitions
dermatomyositis (dict)
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DermatomyositisDermatomyositis is connective-tissue disease that is characterized by inflammation of the muscles and the skin. Its cause is unknown, but it may result from either a viral infection or an autoimmune reaction. X-ray findings include dystrophic calcifications in the muscles. There is a form of this disorder that strikes children, known as juvenile dermatomyositis. External links
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