Management of the idiopathic inflammatory myopathies

Thomas Nadin; Ashraful Haque; Mohammed Akil; Michael Hughes

doi:10.1002/psb.1762

Management of the idiopathic inflammatory myopathies

Thomas Nadin, Ashraful Haque, Mohammed Akil, Michael Hughes

Division of Musculoskeletal & Dermatological Sciences (L5)

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Abstract

The idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs) – comprising polymyositis, dermatomyositis and inclusion body myositis – are a rare group of disorders characterised by muscle inflammation. This article discusses the causes, symptoms, assessment and treatment of these disorders, and the GP's role in management.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	28-33
Number of pages	6
Journal	Prescriber
Volume	30
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/psb.1762
Publication status	Published - 17 May 2019

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