reviewNew England Journal of MedicineApr 29, 2015Closed access

Inflammatory Muscle Diseases

MCMarinos C. Dalakas
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Abstract

The four main types of inflammatory muscle disease — dermatomyositis, polymyositis, necrotizing autoimmune myositis, and inclusion-body myositis — are summarized. Pathogenesis, differential diagnosis, and treatment approaches are discussed.

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767
total citations
FWCI
50.14
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100%
References
87
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  • Medicine
  • MEDLINE
  • Intensive care medicine
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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