Overlap myositis, a distinct entity beyond primary inflammatory myositis: A retrospective analysis of a large cohort from the REMICAM registry.

Laura NuñoBeatriz Esther JovenPatricia E CarreiraValentina Maldonado-RomeroCarmen Larena-GrijalbaIrene Llorente CubasEva TomeroMaría Carmen Barbadillo-MateosPaloma García de la Peña LefebvreLucía Ruiz-GutiérrezJuan Carlos López-RobledilloHenry Moruno-CruzAna PérezTatiana Cobo-IbáñezRaquel AlmodóvarLeticia LojoMaría Jesús García de YébenesFrancisco Javier López-Longo

Published in: International journal of rheumatic diseases (2019)

Overlap myositis stands out as a distinct entity as compared to PM and DM, featuring more extramuscular involvement and more severe infections. Close monitoring is recommended in this subset for early detection and treatment of possible complications.

Keyphrases

interstitial lung disease
myasthenia gravis
systemic sclerosis
particulate matter
oxidative stress
rheumatoid arthritis
early onset
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
heavy metals
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
combination therapy
glycemic control
insulin resistance