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Ann Indian Acad Neurol
January 2025
Department of Neurology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Cureus
November 2024
Respiratory Medicine, Dartford and Gravesham National Health Service (NHS) Trust, Dartford, GBR.
Front Pediatr
August 2023
Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States.
Type I interferonopathies are a broad category of conditions associated with increased type I interferon gene expression and include monogenic autoinflammatory diseases and non-Mendelian autoimmune diseases such as dermatomyositis and systemic lupus erythematosus. While a wide range of clinical presentations among type I interferonopathies exists, these conditions often share several clinical manifestations and implications for treatment. Presenting symptoms may mimic non-Mendelian autoimmune diseases, including vasculitis and systemic lupus erythematosus, leading to delayed or missed diagnosis.
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June 2023
Mercer School of Medicine, Macon, GA, USA.
Background: Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is an autoimmune connective tissue disorder characterized by an inflammation of proximal muscles of both upper and lower limbs in children below the age of 18 years. The condition mainly involves the proximal muscles and skin but extra-muscular involvement such as the gastrointestinal tract, lungs, and heart are also common.
Case Presentation: We present a case of a 12-year-old south Asian male who developed weakness and muscular pain in all 4 extremities at 3 years of age.
Cureus
May 2023
Internal Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, IND.
Dermatomyositis (DM) is a systemic autoimmune disease that primarily affects the skin and muscles. The hallmark skin manifestation is a violaceous rash on the face, neck, shoulders, upper chest, and extensor surfaces of the arms and legs, which is often accompanied by edema and can be exacerbated by exposure to sunlight. Generalized limb edema and dysphagia are rare presentations of dermatomyositis.
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