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Polymyositis in Childhood A Case Report
Author(s) -
KRYGER JØRGEN,
ROSSEL IB
Publication year - 1963
Publication title -
acta pædiatrica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1651-2227
pISSN - 0803-5253
DOI - 10.1111/j.1651-2227.1963.tb03763.x
Subject(s) - polymyositis , medicine , muscle biopsy , dermatomyositis , dermatology , biopsy , girl , electromyography , pediatrics , physical medicine and rehabilitation , psychology , developmental psychology
SUMMARY A case of polymyositis in a 7‐year‐old girl, verified by electromyography and biopsy, is described. The difference between dermatomyositis and polymyositis is discussed. According to the literature, polymyositis appears to have a better prognosis. In the case reported, steroids were beneficial. This treatment is discussed