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Muscle biopsy practices in the evaluation of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies: An international survey of expert clinicians.

Samuel MaxwellLaura RossShereen OonIan P WicksJessica Day
Published in: Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism (2024)
Clinicians managing IIM report muscle biopsy to be well tolerated however, non-diagnostic results are common. Substantial heterogeneity regarding perceived indications for biopsy, procedural approaches, and muscle selection strategies were observed within this expert group. Future research is needed to establish best practice and determine the role of muscle biopsy in the context of continued advancements in serological profiling of IIM.
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