[Early symptoms of dermatomyositis and antisynthetase syndrome].

Abstract

INTRODUCTION:

The early diagnosis of rheumatic diseases is becoming increasingly important. This particularly includes inflammatory myopathies which are multisystemic disorders with visceral involvement that are associated with high morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis before the development of irreversible organ involvement is, therefore, of great importance.

METHODS:

This report provides information on early signs and symptoms of dermatomyositis and antisynthetase syndrome. Furthermore, screening methods which allow early diagnosis including involvement of internal organs are discussed. In addition, clinical and serological subtypes and their impact on prognosis are described.

• Authors: B Maurer
• Journal: Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie (Z Rheumatol) Vol. 72 Issue 10 Pg. 970-6 (Dec 2013) ISSN: 1435-1250 [Electronic] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Frühsymptome der Dermatomyositis und des Antisynthetase-Syndroms.
• PMID: 24337199 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Dermatomyositis (classification, diagnosis)
• Early Diagnosis
• Humans
• Mass Screening (methods)
• Myositis (classification, diagnosis, prevention & control)
• Primary Prevention
• Secondary Prevention