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Incidence and prevalence of inflammatory myopathies: a systematic review

Lara D. Veeken · 2014 · Vol. 54(1) · pp. 50–63
Alain MeyerNicolás MeyerMickaël SchaefferJacques‐Eric GottenbergBernard GényJean Sibilia

Abstract

. This first systematic literature review confirms the rarity of IM and may highlight certain genetic and environmental determinants of IM. There is a need for uniformity in diagnostic and classification criteria as well as more exhaustive case ascertainment to refine IM epidemiology.

Inflammatory Myopathies and DermatomyositisEosinophilic Disorders and SyndromesImmunodeficiency and Autoimmune DisordersMedicineEpidemiologyIncidence (geometry)MyositisPediatricsDemographyEnvironmental healthPathology

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AdolescentAdultAgedChildFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMyositisGlobal HealthIncidencePrevalenceYoung Adult
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