Juvenile Dermatomyositis: A Review
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Juvenile dermatomyositis is a systemic vasculopathy, affecting mainly the skin and muscle. In the United States, it is seen in more than three per million children per year. It is diagnosed on the basis of the criteria set by Bohan and Peter. The following review describes the characteristic clinical manifestations, the pathophysiology and immunology of the disease. The various treatment modalities are discussed. Int Pediatr. 2000;15(1):21-25.
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