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dermatomyositis - connective tissue disorder involving muscles and skin Definition for dermatomyositis Dermatomyositis is connective-tissue disease that is characterized by inflammation of the muscles and the skin. more Dermatomyositis is connective-tissue disease that is characterized by inflammation of the muscles and the skin. Its cause is unknown, but it may result from either a viral infection or an autoimmune reaction. Up to 50% of the cases may be a paraneoplastic phenomenon, indicating the presence of cancer. less some common symptoms muscle weakness in arm(s) muscle weakness in leg(s) proximal muscle weakness in arm(s) weakness some related diagnoses 1 - 7 of 49 diagnoses alcoholism drugs and toxins alcoholic myopathy periodic paralyses statin myopathy arthritis myopathies   more do i have 'dermatomyositis'? In addition the following diagnostic tests might be need to help verify the diagnosis: diagnostic test search results for 'dermatomyositis' 1 - 5 of 36 diagnostic tests Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) Antinuclear antibody blood test used to screen for autoimmune disorders dermatomyositis and Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) Chest X-ray Radiological technique to image the chest dermatomyositis and Chest X-ray Complete Blood Count dermatomyositis and Complete Blood Count EKG Electrocardiogram dermatomyositis and EKG Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) dermatomyositis and Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Muscle dermatomyositis and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Muscle Pulmonary Function Tests dermatomyositis and Pulmonary Function Tests Serum Aldolase dermatomyositis and Serum Aldolase Serum Creatine Kinase (CK) dermatomyositis and Serum Creatine Kinase (CK) Biopsy dermatomyositis and Biopsy Barium Swallow dermatomyositis and Barium Swallow Electromyogram (EMG) dermatomyositis and Electromyogram (EMG) Muscle biopsy dermatomyositis and Muscle biopsy Anti-Jo-1 antibody antibodies seen in certain muscle and lung diseases dermatomyositis and Anti-Jo-1 antibody anti PM-Scl Antibody dermatomyositis and anti PM-Scl Antibody anti-Ku antibody dermatomyositis and anti-Ku antibody antisignal recognition protein (anti-SRP) dermatomyositis and antisignal recognition protein (anti-SRP) myositis-specific antibodies (MSAs) dermatomyositis and myositis-specific antibodies (MSAs) Esophageal Manometry Esophageal Motility dermatomyositis and Esophageal Manometry Anti–Mi-2 antibodies dermatomyositis and Anti–Mi-2 antibodies Blood, Platelet Count Platelet Count dermatomyositis and Blood, Platelet Count CT muscle dermatomyositis and CT muscle CT scan dermatomyositis and CT scan Liver Function Tests elevated liver enzymes dermatomyositis and Liver Function Tests Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) dermatomyositis and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Anti-Ro (SS-A) antibodies antibodies against certain collagen vascular diseases dermatomyositis and Anti-Ro (SS-A) antibodies Anti-single stranded DNA antibodies (anti-ssDNA) dermatomyositis and Anti-single stranded DNA antibodies (anti-ssDNA) Antihistone antibodies dermatomyositis and Antihistone antibodies Fluoroscopy dermatomyositis and Fluoroscopy Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Extremities dermatomyositis and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Extremities Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Leg(s) dermatomyositis and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Leg(s) Nailfold capillary microscopy dermatomyositis and Nailfold capillary microscopy Punch biopsy dermatomyositis and Punch biopsy cine-esophagram dermatomyositis and cine-esophagram fluoroscopic esophagogram dermatomyositis and fluoroscopic esophagogram indirect immunofluorescence (IIF) dermatomyositis and indirect immunofluorescence (IIF) for more please login, login is free (click to login) therapeutic procedures for 'dermatomyositis'? Managing or treating a diseases should always be determined by a patients health care provider. Below is a list of associated therapeutic procedures or medications for dermatomyositis: therapeutic procedure search results for 'dermatomyositis' 1 - 5 of 9 therapeutic procedures rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider. Physical and Occupational Therapy Arthritis Physical and Occupational Therapy dermatomyositis and Physical and Occupational Therapy Sun protection dermatomyositis and Sun protection Bed rest dermatomyositis and Bed rest Electric shock wave lithotripsy dermatomyositis and Electric shock wave lithotripsy Heat application dermatomyositis and Heat application Intravenous infusion of immunoglobulin (IVIG) dermatomyositis and Intravenous infusion of immunoglobulin (IVIG) Lithotripsy dermatomyositis and Lithotripsy Orthopedic surgical care dermatomyositis and Orthopedic surgical care Surgical Removal of Calcium Deposits dermatomyositis and Surgical Removal of Calcium Deposits for more please login, login is free (click to login) medications search results for 'dermatomyositis' 1 - 5 of 22 medications rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider.   methotrexate dermatomyositis and methotrexate   prednisone dermatomyositis and prednisone   Rituximab dermatomyositis and Rituximab   azathioprine dermatomyositis and azathioprine   immunoglobulin (a.k.a immunoglobulin, IVIG) dermatomyositis and immunoglobulin   Hydroxychloroquine dermatomyositis and Hydroxychloroquine   mycophenolate mofetil dermatomyositis and mycophenolate mofetil   diltiazem dermatomyositis and diltiazem   chloroquine dermatomyositis and chloroquine   Sirolimus dermatomyositis and Sirolimus   azathioprine (a.k.a azathioprine, Imuran) dermatomyositis and azathioprine   chlorambucil (a.k.a chlorambucil, Leukeran) dermatomyositis and chlorambucil   chloroquine (a.k.a chloroquine, Aralen Phosphate , Chloroquine Phosphate) dermatomyositis and chloroquine   cycloSPORINE (a.k.a cycloSPORINE, Neoral) dermatomyositis and cycloSPORINE   cyclophosphamide (a.k.a cyclophosphamide, Cytoxan) dermatomyositis and cyclophosphamide   hydroxychloroquine (a.k.a hydroxychloroquine, Plaquenil Sulfate) dermatomyositis and hydroxychloroquine   ibuprofen (a.k.a ibuprofen, Motrin) dermatomyositis and ibuprofen   immune globulin intravenous (a.k.a immune globulin intravenous, Gammagard) dermatomyositis and immune globulin intravenous   methotrexate (a.k.a methotrexate, Trexall) dermatomyositis and methotrexate   mycophenolate mofetil (a.k.a mycophenolate mofetil, CellCept) dermatomyositis and mycophenolate mofetil   predniSONE (a.k.a predniSONE, Deltasone) dermatomyositis and predniSONE   tacrolimus (a.k.a tacrolimus, Prograf) dermatomyositis and tacrolimus for more please login, login is free (click to login) web search results for dermatomyositis Web (All)  |  Treatment  |  Drugs  |  Tests  |  Research  |  Diet Results 1 - 50 - dermatomyositis Dermatomyositis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ulcerative paraneoplastic dermatomyositis secondary to metastatic breast cancer" ... "Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis: Autoimmune Disorders of Connective Tissue: ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dermatomyositis   en.wikipedia.org - summary Dermatomyositis - Yahoo! Health Important It is possible that the main title of the report Dermatomyositis is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate ... http://health.yahoo.com/musculoskeletal-overview/dermatomyos...   health.yahoo.com - summary Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis: Autoimmune Disorders of Connective ... Dermatomyositis is polymyositis accompanied by skin inflammation. ... Cancer may also trigger polymyositis and dermatomyositis. ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec05/ch068/ch068e.html   www.merck.com - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Dermatomyositis Dermatomyositis is a muscle disease characterized by inflammation ... of dermatomyositis is ... Anyone can develop dermatomyositis, but it most commonly ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000839.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Dermatomyositis Important It is possible that the main title of the report Dermatomyositis is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate ... http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/dermatomyositis   www.webmd.com - summary Dermatomyositis Dermatomyositis is connective-tissue disease that is characterized by inflammation of the muscles and the skin. ... Dermatomyositis, Gottron's papule ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/000839trt.htm   adam.about.com - summary Dermatomyositis Dermatomyositis is one of a group of muscle diseases known as the inflammatory ... Dermatomyositis' cardinal symptom is a skin rash that precedes or accompanies ... http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/Dermatomyositis/hic_Dermatomyositis.aspx   my.clevelandclinic.org - summary Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis and Inclusion Body Myositis Both polymyositis and dermatomyositis can sometimes be associated with cancers, ... What is dermatomyositis? ... What causes dermatomyositis? ... http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/3600/...   www.clevelandclinic.org - summary Dermatomyositis Dermatomyositis. Author: Professor Patrick Chérin ... Dermatomyositis: an overview of recent progress with emphasis on dermatologic aspects. ... http://www.orpha.net/data/patho/GB/uk-DM.html   www.orpha.net - summary Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis: Autoimmune Disorders of Connective ... Dermatomyositis is polymyositis accompanied by skin inflammation. ... Polymyositis and dermatomyositis usually occur in adults from ages 40 to 60 or ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/print/sec05/ch068/ch068e.html   www.merck.com - summary Dermatomyositis on the legs Encyclopedia. Dermatomyositis. Collagen vascular disease... More Features ... purple (violaceous) plaques on the knees may be associated with dermatomyositis. ... http://adam.about.com/reports/Dermatomyositis-on-the-legs.htm   adam.about.com - summary Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis: Autoimmune Rheumatic Disorders: Merck ... Polymyositis and dermatomyositis are uncommon systemic rheumatic diseases ... The association of cancer with dermatomyositis (much less so with polymyositis) ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec04/ch032/ch032d.html   www.merck.com - summary Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis: Autoimmune Rheumatic Disorders: Merck ... The association of cancer with dermatomyositis (much less so with polymyositis) ... Skin changes, which occur in dermatomyositis, tends to be dusky and erythematous. ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec04/ch032/ch032d.html   www.merck.com - summary Multimedia: Dermatomyositis: Merck Manual Professional Dermatomyositis. Dermatomyositis may manifest with a dusky, erythematous ... Dermatomyositis is associated with breast, lung, ovarian, and GI cancers in up ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sf/multimedia/Photo18sec10ch109/n/x.html   www.merck.com - summary Dermatomyositis/Polymyositis How Rheumatologists Use Chemotherapy. The Cleveland Clinic | Contact Us | March 6, 2006 ... http://www.clevelandclinic.org/arthritis/treat/derma.htm   www.clevelandclinic.org - summary Connective Tissue Diseases Causes, Symptoms, Types and Characteristics ... Read about symptoms and types of connective tissue diseases like systemic lupus, scleroderma, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, Marfan syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis ... http://www.medicinenet.com/connective_tissue_disease/article.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Dermatomyositis, Gottron's papule This isGottron's sign, seen in dermatomyositis (an inflammatory disease of the muscles and skin) ... diagnostic finding in dermatomyositis, since other skin ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Dermatomyositis-Gottron-s-papule_1.htm   adam.about.com - summary MedlinePlus: Myositis Myositis ... Dermatomyositis(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) ... ClinicalTrials.gov: Dermatomyositis(National Institutes of Health) ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/myositis.html   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Dermatomyositis - MayoClinic.com Dermatomyositis â?" Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of this ... Dermatomyositis (dur-muh-to-mi-uh-SI-tis) is an uncommon ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dermatomyositis/DS00335   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Affinity Health System Affinity Health System Health Resources ... Dermatomyositis. Polymyositis - adult. Malignant hyperthermia ... Detect early dermatomyositis and polymyositis ... http://affinity-health.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=101&pid=1&gid=003503   affinity-health.adam.com - summary Dermatomyositis: Causes - MayoClinic.com Dermatomyositis â?" Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of this ... Dermatomyositis belongs to a group of conditions called ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dermatomyositis/DS00335/DSECTION=causes   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Polymyositis & Dermatomyositis Causes, Diagnosis, Symptoms, Treatment ... Get information about polymyositis (PM) and dermatomyositis (DM) causes, symptoms, disease diagnosis, medications and treatment, plus, learn if it's hereditary. http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=454   www.medicinenet.com - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Collagen vascular disease Dermatomyositis, Gottron's papule. Polyarteritis, microscopic on the shin ... Dermatomyositis. Polyarteritis nodosa. Update Date: 6/18/2007 ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001223.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Dermatomyositis: Complications - MayoClinic.com Dermatomyositis â?" Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of this ... Dermatomyositis in adults has been linked to an increased ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dermatomyositis/DS00335/DSECTION=complications   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Abnormal Propulsion of Food: Esophageal Disorders: Merck Manual Home ... dermatomyositis. diaphragm. dicyclomine. diverticula. diverticulosis. dysphagia ... Dermatomyositis, scleroderma, myasthenia gravis, muscular dystrophy, polio, ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec09/ch120/ch120b.html   www.merck.com - summary Dermatomyositis: Symptoms - MayoClinic.com Dermatomyositis â?" Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of this ... Other dermatomyositis symptoms that may occur include: ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dermatomyositis/DS00335/DSECTION=symptoms   www.mayoclinic.com - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Dermatomyositis on the legs Skip navigation. Medical Encyclopedia. Dermatomyositis on the legs ... purple (violaceous) plaques on the knees may be associated with dermatomyositis. ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/2403.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Apheresis (Hemapheresis, Pheresis) Procedure Information on MedicineNet.com Learn about apheresis (hemapheresis, pheresis), a procedure where disease ... Get information about polymyositis (PM) and dermatomyositis (DM) causes, ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=17474&page=1   www.medicinenet.com - summary THE MERCK MANUAL OF GERIATRICS, Ch. 54, Muscular Disorders ... Myositis | Dermatomyositis | Polymyositis ... Dermatomyositis ... No consistent relationship exists between tumor discovery and onset of dermatomyositis. ... http://www.merck.com/mkgr/mmg/sec7/ch54/ch54e.jsp   www.merck.com - summary Dermatomyositis Dermatomyositis is a muscle disease that causes inflammation and a skin rash. ... Anyone can develop dermatomyositis, but it most commonly occurs in children age ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/infectiousdiseases/Dermatomyositis.htm   adam.about.com - summary MedlinePlus: Health Topics beginning with D Dandy-Walker Syndrome see Head and Brain Malformations ... Dermatomyositis see Myositis. Developmental Disabilities. Diabetes. Diabetes and Pregnancy ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthtopics_d.html   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Lungs: Pulmonary and Respiratory Health and Medical Information ... Learn about lung therapies and respiratory health, including medical ... of muscle diseases include muscular dystrophy, polymyositis, and dermatomyositis. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?li=USA&articlekey=34434   www.medicinenet.com - summary Shoulder pain: Causes - MayoClinic.com Shoulder pain: Symptom ? Comprehensive overview covers definition, ... Dermatomyositis. Dislocated shoulder. Ectopic pregnancy. Frozen shoulder. Heart attack ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/shoulder-pain/MY00189/DSECTION=causes   www.mayoclinic.com - summary THE MERCK MANUAL OF GERIATRICS, Ch. 54, Muscular Disorders Polymyositis is cellularly mediated, unlike dermatomyositis, which is humorally mediated. ... differs from that of inclusion body myositis and dermatomyositis. ... http://www.merck.com/mkgr/mmg/sec7/ch54/ch54f.jsp   www.merck.com - summary Abnormal Propulsion of Food: Esophageal Disorders: Merck Manual Home ... The movement of food from mouth to stomach requires normal and coordinated ... Dermatomyositis, scleroderma, myasthenia gravis, muscular dystrophy, polio, ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/print/sec09/ch120/ch120b.html   www.merck.com - summary Dermatomyositis: Coping and support - MayoClinic.com Dermatomyositis â?" Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of this ... all you can about dermatomyositis and other muscle and ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dermatomyositis/DS00335/DSE...   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Symptoms: Symptoms and Diagnosis of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Merck ... dermatomyositis. diphtheria. electromyography. epicondylitis. epiphysis. hyperthyroidism ... polymyositis or dermatomyositis), loss of blood flow to the muscle, ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec05/ch059/ch059b.html   www.merck.com - summary Massage Therapy Benefits, Types, Risks, Facts and Information on ... Find out about the types of massage therapy (Swedish, shiatsu, deep tissue) and their health benefits (reduction of ... Dermatomyositis, a disease of the ... http://www.medicinenet.com/massage_therapy/page5.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Dermatomyositis: When to seek medical advice - MayoClinic.com Dermatomyositis â?" Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of this ... of the signs or symptoms of dermatomyositis, see your doctor. ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dermatomyositis/DS00335/DSE...   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Dermatomyositis, heliotrope eyelids This photograph demonstrates the sign "heliotrope eyelids" in which the eyelids ... Gottron's papules on the knuckles are characteristic findings in dermatomyositis. ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/2402.htm   adam.about.com - summary Mixed Connective Tissue Disease Glossary of Terms with Definitions on ... Mixed Connective Tissue Disease glossary includes a list of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease related medical ... See the entire definition of Dermatomyositis ... http://www.medicinenet.com/mixed_connective_tissue_disease/glossary.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma): Autoimmune Disorders of Connective ... ... · Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)· Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis ... dermatomyositis. eosinophil. esophageal. esophagus. fasciitis ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec05/ch068/ch068c.html   www.merck.com - summary Chronic Pain history and information at MedicineNet.com Chronic pain persists over a long period of time and is resistant to most ... Polymyositis, dermatomyositis, and inclusion body myositis are painful disorders ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=20502&page=2   www.medicinenet.com - summary Relapsing Polychondritis: Autoimmune Disorders of Connective Tissue ... ... · Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)· Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis ... dermatomyositis. eosinophil. fasciitis. larynx. lupus erythematosus ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec05/ch068/ch068g.html   www.merck.com - summary Symptoms: Symptoms and Diagnosis of Cancer: Merck Manual Home Edition dermatomyositis. gastrointestinal. lymphoma. metastasis ... When polymyositis is accompanied by skin inflammation, the condition is called dermatomyositis. ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec15/ch181/ch181b.html   www.merck.com - summary Polymyositis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Polymyositis, like dermatomyositis, strikes females with greater frequency ... "Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis: Autoimmune Disorders of Connective Tissue: ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymyositis   en.wikipedia.org - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Autoimmune disorders An autoimmune disorder is a condition that occurs when the ... Dermatomyositis. Sjogren syndrome. Lupus erythematosus. Multiple sclerosis. Myasthenia gravis ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000816.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Pulmonary fibrosis: Causes - MayoClinic.com Pulmonary fibrosis ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, ... rheumatoid arthritis, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, Sjogren's syndrome and sarcoidosis. ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pulmonary-fibrosis/DS00927/DSECTION=causes   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Pictures Slideshow on MedicineNet.com Watch this slideshow on rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disease that ... syndrome, Still disease, dermatomyositis, Sjogren's syndrome, vasculitis, ... http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=94099&k=Rheumatoid_Factor_Specialty   www.medicinenet.com - summary Shortness of Breath & VP Cheney - Heart Disease and Other ... Information on heart disease and related cardiovascular conditions ... of muscle diseases include muscular dystrophy, polymyositis, and dermatomyositis. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=40581   www.medicinenet.com - summary show more 1  2