dermatomyositis

Term ID

DOID:10223

Synonyms

• Amyopathic dermatomyositis
• dermatopolymyositis
• Polymyositis with skin involvement

Definition

A myositis that results_in inflammation located_in muscle or located_in skin where a skin rash is often seen prior to the onset of muscle weakness. The disease may result from either a viral infection or an autoimmune reaction. (2)

References

• GARD:6263
• ICD10CM:M33
• ICD9CM:710.3
• MESH:D003882
• NCI:C26744
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:38826005
• UMLS_CUI:C0011633

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:10223 )