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INFLAMMATORY MYOPATHIES
Dr. APIO ESTHER
PPTX35 pages8.2 MB
The document outlines the epidemiology, etiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of inflammatory myopathies, including polymyositis and dermatomyositis. It discusses the autoimmune nature of these conditions, their genetic and environmental risk factors, and the typical age of onset. The presentation also highlights the importance of muscle biopsy and imaging in diagnosis and provides treatment options including corticosteroids and supportive management.
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