Dermatomyositis MRI

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Overview

Utilizing an MRI for the diagnosis of dermatomyositis is useful because it can detect subtle muscle inflammation and swelling in early stages of the disease.

MRI

Muscle MRI: This imaging technique can detect subtle muscle inflammation and swelling early in the disease.