Myositis
Definition
Underlying Cause
Anatomy
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Myositis at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Myositis at the Cedars-Sinai Health System
Myositis clinical trials at the NIH
The Myositis Association
Related Conditions
Drug side effect
Fibromyalgia
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Polymyositis
Statin myopathy
Arm pain (unilateral)
Joint pains
Leg pain (unilateral)
Muscle aches
Weakness or fatigue
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Last Updated: Dec 18, 2008
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Myositis References:
Dalakas MC. Advances in the immunobiology and treatment of inflammatory myopathies. Curr Rheumatol Rep. 2007 Aug;9(4):291-7.
Griffin TA, Reed AM. Pathogenesis of myositis in children. Curr Opin Rheumatol. 2007 Sep;19(5):487-91.
Ranque B, Authier FJ, Berezne A, Guillevin L, Mouthon L. Systemic sclerosis-associated myopathy. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2007 Jun;1108:268-82.
