Progress in diagnosis and treatment of juvenile dermatomyositis
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4408.2011.03.028
- VernacularTitle:幼年皮肌炎诊治进展
- Author:
Wenjing ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Dermatomyositis;
Juvenile;
Diagnosis;
Treatment
- From:
International Journal of Pediatrics
2011;38(3):294-297
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Juvenile dermatomyositis is a systemic autoimmune disease primarily affecting muscle and skin.The recent researches on proposed criteria based on specific clinical and laboratory features are summarized,recommendations for a new criteria are provided and aggressive treatment approaches,including multiple initial therapies,new immunosuppressive and biological therapies for refractory disease are discussed as well.
