Dermatomyositis

Therapeutic area
Rheumatology
Rare disease
Yes

Definition
Dermatomyositis (DM) is a type of idiopathic inflammatory myopathy characterized by evocative skin lesions and symmetrical proximal muscle weakness.
Genetic basis
No
Non-human condition
No
Rare disease
Yes
Listing at source
Listed
Condition name
Dermatomyositis
Therapeutic area
Rheumatology

  • dermatomyositis
  • Dermatomyositis, Adult Type
  • dermatopolymyositis
  • DM
  • adult dermatomyositis
  • Amyopathic dermatomyositis

Disease mechanisms
  • Inflammatory
Sources for recorded values
Severity
Severe

  • Dermatology
  • Neuromuscular Disease
  • Rheumatology
Sources for recorded values

MONDO ID
Parent condition
MONDO:0002406

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