Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies

The idiopathic inflammatory myopathies are a group of systemic autoimmune syndromes characterized by striated muscle inflammation. Here, we discuss the clinical features of this group of cond2itions and review the recent developments in the understanding of the pathogenesis and immunogenetics of the...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Internal medicine journal 2009-03, Vol.39 (3), p.179-190
Hauptverfasser:	Limaye, V. S., Blumbergs, P., Roberts-Thomson, P. J.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adrenal Cortex Hormones - therapeutic use Autoantibodies - immunology autoantibody dermatomyositis Humans Immunosuppressive Agents - therapeutic use inclusion body myositis Myositis - drug therapy Myositis - genetics Myositis - immunology Myositis - pathology polymyositis Prognosis
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Zusammenfassung:	The idiopathic inflammatory myopathies are a group of systemic autoimmune syndromes characterized by striated muscle inflammation. Here, we discuss the clinical features of this group of cond2itions and review the recent developments in the understanding of the pathogenesis and immunogenetics of the idiopathic inflammatory myopathies. The role of myositis‐specific autoantibodies and their clinical significance and an overview of management are also provided.
ISSN:	1444-0903 1445-5994
DOI:	10.1111/j.1445-5994.2008.01822.x