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Treatment of early and refractory dermatomyositis with infliximab: a report of two cases

Authors: Sylvia Dold, Maria E. Justiniano, Javier Marquez, Luis R. Espinoza

Published in: Clinical Rheumatology | Issue 7/2007

Abstract

The idiopathic inflammatory myopathies embody the largest group of acquired and potentially treatable causes of skeletal muscle weakness. The three major groups of this disorder are polymyositis (PM), dermatomyositis (DM), and inclusion body myositis. Corticosteroids continue to be the mainstay of initial treatment in the majority of cases of PM/DM. The treatment of refractory disease can be challenging despite the utilization of the medications currently available. We report two patients with refractory DM who were treated with infliximab. We describe their presentation, clinical course, treatment, and outcomes.

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Title: Treatment of early and refractory dermatomyositis with infliximab: a report of two cases
Authors: Sylvia Dold
Maria E. Justiniano
Javier Marquez
Luis R. Espinoza
Publication date: 01-07-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Clinical Rheumatology / Issue 7/2007
Print ISSN: 0770-3198
Electronic ISSN: 1434-9949
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-006-0325-z

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