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Published in: Pediatric Rheumatology 1/2018

Open Access 01-12-2018 | Research article

Current management of juvenile dermatomyositis in Germany and Austria: an online survey of pediatric rheumatologists and pediatric neurologists

Authors: Claas H. Hinze, Fabian Speth, Prasad T. Oommen, Johannes-Peter Haas

Published in: Pediatric Rheumatology | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

Background

Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM) is a rare pediatric autoimmune disease with broad variations of the individual course. Data on the optimal management are mostly lacking. Currently treatment decisions are often based on experts’ opinions. In order to develop consensus-based treatment strategies for JDM in Germany a survey was pursued to analyze the current clinical practice.

Methods

An online survey addressing all members of the Society for Pediatric Rheumatology (GKJR) in Germany and Austria and pediatric neurologists with expertise in JDM was performed in February/March of 2016. The questionnaire consisted of 5 case scenarios including diagnostic criteria, treatment of moderate, severe and refractory JDM, using either multiple choice or a 5-point Likert scale. Basic descriptive statistics were used to analyze the findings.

Results

The survey was completed by 60 pediatric rheumatologists and 7 pediatric neurologists experienced in the management of JDM. Typical findings allowing a diagnosis were considered to be: typical skin changes, proximal muscle weakness, MRI findings, elevated muscle enzymes, nailfold capillary changes, presence of calcinosis and muscle biopsy. Regarding induction treatment of moderate/severe JDM: 59%/74% opted for intermittent intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) pulse therapy, and 21%/40% for conventional high-dose oral glucocorticoids. Methotrexate (MTX) was the preferred disease-modifying conventional anti-rheumatic drug (cDMARD) for moderate and severe JDM. Regarding the management of refractory moderate or severe JDM, intravenous immune globulins, mycophenolate mofetil and rituximab were preferred treatment options.

Conclusion

There is consensus about the diagnosis of JDM strongly supported by classic clinical and MRI findings. There is great variety in the treatment of JDM in Germany regarding both induction and maintenance therapy. The development of consensus-based treatment strategies for JDM based on harmonization of current clinical practice is essential in order to allow comparative effectiveness research in the future.
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Metadata
Title
Current management of juvenile dermatomyositis in Germany and Austria: an online survey of pediatric rheumatologists and pediatric neurologists
Authors
Claas H. Hinze
Fabian Speth
Prasad T. Oommen
Johannes-Peter Haas
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Pediatric Rheumatology / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1546-0096
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12969-018-0256-7

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