Polymyositis and dermatomyositis (patient information)
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sadaf Sharfaei M.D.[2]
Overview
What are the Symptoms of Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis?
What Causes Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis?
Who is at Highest Risk?
Diagnosis
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care?
Treatment Options
Where to find Medical Care for Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis?
Medical care for polymyositis and dermatomyositis can be found here.
Prevention
What to Expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Possible Complications
Sources
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A more detailed clinical article for the same condition is available from WikiDoc. It is written for medical professionals and uses technical language.
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