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*MRI from [[muscles]] may be helpful in the diagnosis of polymyositis and dermatomyositis. Findings on MRI suggestive of polymyositis and dermatomyositis include: | *MRI from [[muscles]] may be helpful in the diagnosis of polymyositis and dermatomyositis. | ||
** | *MRI is required for follow-up, and to identify the best site for muscle biopsy. | ||
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*Findings on MRI suggestive of polymyositis and dermatomyositis include: | |||
** Areas of high signal intensity reflecting active disease and muscle edema | |||
** Fatty infiltration of muscles | |||
** | ** Muscle calcification | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sadaf Sharfaei M.D.[2]
Overview
MRI
- MRI from muscles may be helpful in the diagnosis of polymyositis and dermatomyositis.
- MRI is required for follow-up, and to identify the best site for muscle biopsy.
- Findings on MRI suggestive of polymyositis and dermatomyositis include:
- Areas of high signal intensity reflecting active disease and muscle edema
- Fatty infiltration of muscles
- Muscle calcification