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Journal of Neuromuscular Diseases 2018Inflammatory disorders of the skeletal muscle include polymyositis (PM), dermatomyositis (DM), (immune mediated) necrotizing myopathy (NM), overlap syndrome with... (Review)
Review
Inflammatory disorders of the skeletal muscle include polymyositis (PM), dermatomyositis (DM), (immune mediated) necrotizing myopathy (NM), overlap syndrome with myositis (overlap myositis, OM) including anti-synthetase syndrome (ASS), and inclusion body myositis (IBM). Whereas DM occurs in children and adults, all other forms of myositis mostly develop in middle aged individuals. Apart from a slowly progressive, chronic disease course in IBM, patients with myositis typically present with a subacute onset of weakness of arms and legs, often associated with pain and clearly elevated creatine kinase in the serum. PM, DM and most patients with NM and OM usually respond to immunosuppressive therapy, whereas IBM is largely refractory to treatment. The diagnosis of myositis requires careful and combinatorial assessment of (1) clinical symptoms including pattern of weakness and paraclinical tests such as MRI of the muscle and electromyography (EMG), (2) broad analysis of auto-antibodies associated with myositis, and (3) detailed histopathological work-up of a skeletal muscle biopsy. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current classification, diagnostic pathway, treatment regimen and pathomechanistic understanding of myositis.
Topics: Biopsy; Dermatomyositis; Disease Management; Electromyography; Humans; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Muscle, Skeletal; Myositis; Myositis, Inclusion Body; Polymyositis
PubMed: 29865091
DOI: 10.3233/JND-180308 -
Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology Feb 2022Juvenile onset idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM) has many similarities and distinct differences from adult-onset disease. This review will focus on recent... (Review)
Review
Juvenile onset idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM) has many similarities and distinct differences from adult-onset disease. This review will focus on recent developments in understanding and treatment of juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM), the most common disease sub-type of IIM in childhood. JDM is a systemic immune mediated vasculopathy, increasingly recognised as a group of distinct phenotypes with variable presentation and outlook. This overview will describe long-term outlook and disease course including health-related quality of life and emerging treatments.
Topics: Dermatomyositis; Disease Progression; Humans; Myositis; Quality of Life; Vascular Diseases
PubMed: 35225221
DOI: 10.55563/clinexprheumatol/56ilob -
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) Apr 2021Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, including polymyositis (PM), dermatomyositis (DM), and clinically amyopathic DM (CADM), are a diverse group of autoimmune diseases... (Review)
Review
Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, including polymyositis (PM), dermatomyositis (DM), and clinically amyopathic DM (CADM), are a diverse group of autoimmune diseases characterized by muscular involvement and extramuscular manifestations. Interstitial lung disease (ILD) has major pulmonary involvement and is associated with increased mortality in PM/DM/CADM. The management of PM-/DM-/CADM-associated ILD (PM/DM/CADM-ILD) requires careful evaluation of the disease severity and clinical subtype, including the ILD forms (acute/subacute or chronic), because of the substantial heterogeneity of their clinical courses. Recent studies have highlighted the importance of myositis-specific autoantibodies' status, especially anti-melanoma differentiation-associated gene 5 (MDA5) and anti-aminoacyl tRNA synthetase (ARS) antibodies, in order to evaluate the clinical phenotypes and treatment of choice for PM/DM/CADM-ILD. Because the presence of the anti-MDA5 antibody is a strong predictor of a worse prognosis, combination treatment with glucocorticoids (GCs) and calcineurin inhibitors (CNIs; tacrolimus (TAC) or cyclosporin A (CsA)) is recommended for patients with anti-MDA5 antibody-positive DM/CADM-ILD. Rapidly progressive DM/CADM-ILD with the anti-MDA5 antibody is the most intractable condition, which requires immediate combined immunosuppressive therapy with GCs, CNIs, and intravenous cyclophosphamide. Additional salvage therapies (rituximab, tofacitinib, and plasma exchange) should be considered for patients with refractory ILD. Patients with anti-ARS antibody-positive ILD respond better to GC treatment, but with frequent recurrence; thus, GCs plus immunosuppressants (TAC, CsA, azathioprine, and mycophenolate mofetil) are often needed in order to achieve favorable long-term disease control. PM/DM/CADM-ILD management is still a therapeutic challenge for clinicians, as evidence-based guidelines do not exist to help with management decisions. A few prospective clinical trials have been recently reported regarding the treatment of PM/DM/CADM-ILD. Here, the current knowledge on the pharmacologic managements of PM/DM/CADM-ILD was mainly reviewed.
Topics: Autoantibodies; Dermatomyositis; Humans; Lung Diseases, Interstitial; Myositis
PubMed: 33916864
DOI: 10.3390/medicina57040347 -
CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association... Mar 2019
Topics: Dermatomyositis; Humans; Male; Middle Aged
PubMed: 30910882
DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.180947 -
Arquivos de Neuro-psiquiatria May 2022Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) are a heterogenous group of treatable myopathies. Patients present mainly to the rheumatologist and neurologists, complaining of... (Review)
Review
Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) are a heterogenous group of treatable myopathies. Patients present mainly to the rheumatologist and neurologists, complaining of acute or subacute onset of proximal weakness. Extramuscular manifestations may occur, including involvement of the lungs, skin, and joints. Classically, the diagnosis used to be made based on the creatine kinase level increase, abnormalities in electroneuromyography and presence of inflammatory infiltrates in the muscle biopsy. Recently, the importance of autoantibodies has increased, and now they may be identified in more than half of IIM patients. The continuous clinicoseropathological improvement in IIM knowledge has changed the way we see these patients and how we classify them. In the past, only polymyositis, dermatomyositis and inclusion body myopathy were described. Currently, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, overlap myositis and antisynthetase syndrome have been considered the most common forms of IIM in clinical practice, increasing the spectrum of classification. Patients previously considered to have polymyositis, in fact have these other forms of seropositive IIM. In this article, we reviewed the new concepts of classification, a practical way to make the diagnosis and how to plan the treatment of patients suffering from IIM.
Topics: Autoantibodies; Dermatomyositis; Humans; Muscular Diseases; Myositis; Neurologists; Polymyositis
PubMed: 35976321
DOI: 10.1590/0004-282X-ANP-2022-S131 -
Current Rheumatology Reports Dec 2019Juvenile dermatomyositis is a heterogeneous disease with variable clinical outcomes. Here, we describe the recognised subtypes of idiopathic inflammatory myositis which... (Review)
Review
PURPOSE OF REVIEW
Juvenile dermatomyositis is a heterogeneous disease with variable clinical outcomes. Here, we describe the recognised subtypes of idiopathic inflammatory myositis which occur in children, with particular reference to disease-associated autoantibodies.
RECENT FINDINGS
Large cohort studies have demonstrated that myositis autoantibodies are common in juvenile dermatomyositis and can be found in the majority of patients. They identify homogenous clinical subgroups and inform prognosis, particularly the risks of developing interstitial lung disease. Descriptions of immune-mediated necrotising myositis in juvenile patients have highlighted a rare but important clinical subset typically associated with severe muscle disease and treatment resistance. It is increasingly apparent that autoantibodies can provide detailed information on prognosis and the likely disease associations in those with juvenile dermatomyositis. Further work is needed to establish how this knowledge should influence our approach to treatment.
Topics: Child; Dermatomyositis; Humans
PubMed: 31828535
DOI: 10.1007/s11926-019-0871-4 -
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) Nov 2022Polymyositis and dermatomyositis are autoimmune idiopathic systemic inflammatory diseases, characterized by various degrees of muscle inflammation and typical cutaneous... (Review)
Review
Polymyositis and dermatomyositis are autoimmune idiopathic systemic inflammatory diseases, characterized by various degrees of muscle inflammation and typical cutaneous lesions-the latter found in dermatomyositis. The underlying pathogenesis is characterized by a high level of uncertainty, and recent studies suggest diseases may have different immunopathological mechanisms. In polymyositis, components of the cellular immune system are involved, whereas in dermatomyositis, the pathogenesis is mainly mediated by the humoral immune response. The interstitial lung disease occurs in one-third of polymyositis and dermatomyositis patients associated with worse outcomes, showing an estimated excess mortality rate of around 40%. Lung involvement may also appear, such as a complication of muscle weakness, mainly represented by aspiration pneumonia or respiratory insufficiency. The clinical picture is characterized, in most cases, by progressive dyspnea and non-productive cough. In some cases, hemoptysis and chest pain are found. Onset can be acute, sub-acute, or chronic. Pulmonary involvement could be assessed by High Resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT), which may identify early manifestations of diseases. Moreover, Computed Tomography (CT) appearances can be highly variable depending on the positivity of myositis-specific autoantibodies. The most common pathological patterns include fibrotic and cellular nonspecific interstitial pneumonia or organizing pneumonia; major findings observed on HRCT images are represented by consolidations, ground-glass opacities, and reticulations. Other findings include honeycombing, subpleural bands, and traction bronchiectasis. In patients having Anti-ARS Abs, HRCT features may develop with consolidations, ground glass opacities (GGOs), and reticular opacities in the peripheral portions; nonspecific interstitial pneumonia or nonspecific interstitial pneumonia mixed with organizing pneumonia have been reported as the most frequently encountered patterns. In patients with anti-MDA5 Abs, mixed or unclassifiable patterns are frequently observed at imaging. HRCT is a sensitive method that allows one not only to identify disease, but also to monitor the effectiveness of treatment and detect disease progression and/or complications; however, radiological findings are not specific. Therefore, aim of this pictorial essay is to describe clinical and radiological features of interstitial lung diseases associated with polymyositis and dermatomyositis, emphasizing the concept that gold standard for diagnosis and classification-should be based on a multidisciplinary approach.
Topics: Humans; Dermatomyositis; Lung; Polymyositis; Lung Diseases, Interstitial; Radiography; Autoimmune Diseases; Retrospective Studies
PubMed: 36556960
DOI: 10.3390/medicina58121757 -
Revista Medica de Chile Mar 2019Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) are a heterogeneous group of acquired immune-mediated diseases, which typically involve the striated muscle with a variable... (Review)
Review
Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) are a heterogeneous group of acquired immune-mediated diseases, which typically involve the striated muscle with a variable involvement of the skin and other organs. Clinically, they are characterized by proximal muscle weakness, elevation of muscle enzymes, myopathic changes on electromyography and an abnormal muscle biopsy. The different IIM have been classified according to their distinctive histopathologic features in dermatomyositis (DM), polymyositis (PM), inclusion body myositis (IBM) and immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy (IMNM). Several myositis-specific antibodies are associated with the different phenotypes, as well as with different risk of neoplastic disease and systemic complications. The basis for the treatment of DM, PM, and IMNM is immunosuppression. For IBM there are only symptomatic treatments. Steroids, associated or not with other immunosuppressant drugs, are the first line of treatment. Biologic drugs will allow future individualized therapies. The 10-year survival of DM, PM and IMNM is 62 to 90%. The leading causes of death are neoplastic, lung and cardiac complications. IBM does not impair survival, although it affects the quality of life.
Topics: Antibodies; Dermatomyositis; Electromyography; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Muscle, Skeletal; Myositis; Polymyositis
PubMed: 31344172
DOI: 10.4067/S0034-98872019000300342 -
JAMA Neurology Dec 2018Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies are heterogeneous in their pathophysiologic features and prognosis. The emergence of myositis-specific autoantibodies suggests that... (Observational Study)
Observational Study
IMPORTANCE
Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies are heterogeneous in their pathophysiologic features and prognosis. The emergence of myositis-specific autoantibodies suggests that subgroups of patients exist.
OBJECTIVE
To develop a new classification scheme for idiopathic inflammatory myopathies based on phenotypic, biological, and immunologic criteria.
DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS
An observational, retrospective cohort study was performed using a database of the French myositis network. Patients identified from referral centers for neuromuscular diseases were included from January 1, 2003, to February 1, 2016. Of 445 initial patients, 185 patients were excluded and 260 adult patients with myositis who had complete data and defined historical classifications for polymyositis, dermatomyositis, and inclusion body myositis were enrolled. All patients were tested for anti-histidyl-ARN-t- synthetase (Jo1), anti-threonine-ARN-t-synthetase (PL7), anti-alanine-ARN-t-synthetase (PL12), anti-complex nucleosome remodeling histone deacetylase (Mi2), anti-Ku, anti-polymyositis/systemic scleroderma (PMScl), anti-topoisomerase 1 (Scl70), and anti-signal recognition particle (SRP) antibodies. A total of 708 variables were collected per patient (eg, cancer, lung involvement, and myositis-specific antibodies).
MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES
Unsupervised multiple correspondence analysis and hierarchical clustering analysis to aggregate patients in subgroups.
RESULTS
Among 260 participants (163 [62.7%] women; mean age, 59.7 years; median age [range], 61.5 years [48-71 years]), 4 clusters of patients emerged. Cluster 1 (n = 77) included patients who were male, white, and older than 60 years and had finger flexor and quadriceps weakness and findings of vacuolated fibers and mitochondrial abnormalities. Cluster 1 regrouped patients who had inclusion body myositis (72 of 77 patients [93.5%]; 95% CI, 85.5%-97.8%; P < .001). Cluster 2 (n = 91) regrouped patients who were women and had high creatine phosphokinase levels, necrosis without inflammation, and anti-SRP or anti-3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase (HMGCR) antibodies corresponding to immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy (53 of 91 [58.2%]; 95% CI, 47.4%-68.5%; P < .001). Cluster 3 (n = 52) regrouped patients who had dermatomyositis rash and anti-Mi2, anti-melanoma differentiation-associated protein 5 (MDA5), or anti-transcription intermediary factor-1γ (TIF1γ) antibodies, mainly corresponding with patients who had dermatomyositis (43 of 52 [82.7%]; 95% CI, 69.7%-91.8%; P < .001). Cluster 4 (n = 40) was defined by the presence of anti-Jo1 or anti-PL7 antibodies corresponding to antisynthetase syndrome (36 of 40 [90.0%]; 95% CI, 76.3%-97.2%; P < .001). The classification of an independent cohort (n = 50) confirmed the 4 clusters (Cohen κ light, 0.8; 95% CI, 0.6-0.9).
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE
These findings suggest a classification of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies with 4 subgroups: dermatomyositis, inclusion body myositis, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, and antisynthetase syndrome. This classification system suggests that a targeted clinical-serologic approach for identifying idiopathic inflammatory myopathies may be warranted.
Topics: Aged; Autoantibodies; Classification; Databases, Factual; Dermatomyositis; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Myositis; Myositis, Inclusion Body; Retrospective Studies
PubMed: 30208379
DOI: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2018.2598 -
Revista Medica Del Instituto Mexicano... Jan 2023Dermatomyositis positive anti-melanoma differentiation-associated gene 5 (anti-MDA5 DM) is a rare disease that represents less than 2%. The prevalence of anti-MDA5 DM... (Review)
Review
Dermatomyositis positive anti-melanoma differentiation-associated gene 5 (anti-MDA5 DM) is a rare disease that represents less than 2%. The prevalence of anti-MDA5 DM ranges from 7 to 60%, with higher prevalence in Asian (11-60%) and women. The clinical picture may be variable and is accompanied by the typical features of dermatomyositis, such as periorbital heliotrope (blue-purple) rash with edema, erythematous rash on the face, or the anterior chest (in a V-sign), and back and shoulders (in a shawl sign), violaceous papules or plaques located on the dorsal part of the metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joints, which are pathognomonic by definition; yet, one of the most striking signs is the painful ulceration skin that is found in 82% of cases, which is deep and in punching holes or showing hyperkeratotic crusts. For diagnosis is necessary the typical DM rashes (Gottron's papules or Gottron's sign and heliotrope rash), along with either an "interface dermatitis" skin pathology or evidence of myositis or a MSA (myositis-specific autoantibodies). Immunoprecipitation is the gold standard method to detect MSA. Combinations of glucocorticoids and immunosuppressants are used for treatment; besides, it is necessary the detection of rapidly progressive interstitial disease (RP-ILD) with a high-resolution CT because of its high association with fatal prognosis.
Topics: Humans; Female; Dermatomyositis; Myositis; Prognosis; Exanthema; Autoantibodies
PubMed: 36542793
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