Interní Med. 2011; 13(9): 350-352
Acute polymyositis - a cause of febrile condition in a 74-year-old man
- Interné oddelenie, Nemocnica Zvolen, a.s.
Polymyositis and dermatomyositis fall into the group of immunogenic (autoimmune-induced) idiopathic myositides. They occur as
independent forms, in combination with other autoimmune diseases or in combination with malignant diseases. To early establish the
correct diagnosis is of major importance in these conditions because, in adults as well as in children, they represent the largest group of
acquired myopathies that are potentially well treatable. Early diagnosis of polymyositis and the choice of adequate, optimal therapeutic
approach are the decisive factors that affect the prognosis of the condition. The authors describe a clinical case report of a geriatric
patient with an acute, febrile course of primary polymyositis.
Keywords: polymyositis, diagnosis, treatment
Published: September 1, 2011 Show citation
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