Juvenile dermatomyositis. Semin Dermatol 1992 Mar;11(1):57-64
Date
03/01/1992Pubmed ID
1550716Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0026520447 4 CitationsAbstract
Juvenile dermatomyositis is a chronic inflammatory disease of skeletal muscle accompanied by skin involvement. It is a presumed autoimmune disease. Other organs may be involved. Corticosteroids are standard therapy and are associated with decreased mortality. Significant morbidity may occur.
Author List
Olson JCAuthor
Judyann C. Olson MD Associate Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
ChildDermatomyositis
Humans
