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Improvement of calcinosis using pamidronate in a patient with juvenile dermatomyositis

Authors: Jared Martillotti, Douglas Moote, Lawrence Zemel

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 1/2014

Abstract

A 7-year-old girl with juvenile dermatomyositis developed severe calcinosis, despite an extensive medication regimen. Three administrations of intravenous pamidronate produced significant improvement in calcinosis, pain and function, leading to remission less than 1 year after induction of therapy.

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Title: Improvement of calcinosis using pamidronate in a patient with juvenile dermatomyositis
Authors: Jared Martillotti
Douglas Moote
Lawrence Zemel
Publication date: 01-01-2014
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Pediatric Radiology / Issue 1/2014
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-013-2738-6

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Improvement of calcinosis using pamidronate in a patient with juvenile dermatomyositis

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