| Popis: |
Juvenile idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (JIIM) are rare, autoimmune myositis syndromes affecting children. These disorders have much in common with their adult counterparts, but there are important differences that should be appreciated. These include an increased incidence of calcinosis, a lack of association with malignancy, and different myositis-specific autoantibody (MSA) associations. JIIM are complex illnesses and require multidisciplinary pediatric care from an experienced team. Referral to a tertiary center is strongly recommended. |
