Primary non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the transverse colon presenting as dermatomyositis: case presentation and literature review.Med Oncol. 2003;20(4):413-24. Miller FW, Rider LG, Plotz PH, Isenberg DA, Oddis CV. [malattierare.regione.veneto.it]

• Fatigue

  Other JDM signs and symptoms that may occur include: Difficulty swallowing Voice changes Muscle pain or tenderness Fatigue, fever, and weight loss Hardened deposits of calcium under the skin Stomach ulcers and intestinal tears Lung problems How Is Juvenile [rheumatology.org]

• Falling

  This can affect the ability to get out of a chair, off the floor or into the car and leads to falls. The weakness affects both the left and right sides of the body equally, and tends to gradually worsen over time if not treated. [rheumatology.org]

• Eczema

  A rash on the knuckles occasionally can be misdiagnosed as eczema when in fact it is dermatomyositis. Progressive muscle weakness, particularly in the muscles closest to the trunk (such as those in the hips, thighs, shoulders, upper arms, and neck). [rheumatology.org]

Treatment & Medications for Juvenile Dermatomyositis The goal of treatments for juvenile dermatomyositis is to minimize inflammation, improve function, and prevent disability. [rheumatology.org]

Treatment of myositis with "lower" dose corticosteroids.Curr Rheumatol Rep. 2001;3(4):309. Fedczyna TO, Lutz J, Pachman LM. [malattierare.regione.veneto.it]

A blood test also can detect specific autoantibodies (proteins made by the body) associated with JDM, which can help in determining the best medication, treatment, and prognosis. [rheumatology.org]

Variations in histological patterns of interstitial pneumonia between connective tissue disorders and their relationship to prognosis. Histopathology. 2004;44(6):585-96. Ruetter A, Luger TA. [malattierare.regione.veneto.it]

Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies: epidemiology, classification, and diagnostic criteria. Rheum Dis Clin North Am. 2002;28(4):723-41. Fagan KA, Badesch DB. Pulmonary hypertension associated with connective tissue disease. [malattierare.regione.veneto.it]

Juvenile dermatomyositis: immunogenetics, pathophysiology, and disease expression. Rheum Dis Clin North Am. 2002;28(3):579-602 Roddy E, Courtney PA, Morris A. [malattierare.regione.veneto.it]

Early diagnosis and sticking to the treatment plan are important to prevent permanent muscle weakness. Children experience JDM differently. [rheumatology.org]