Although idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) are a heterogeneous group of diseases
nearly all patients display muscle inflammation. Originally, muscle biopsy was considered as …

Objectives The aims of this study were to define the pattern of muscle involvement in
patients with immune-mediated necrotising myopathy (IMNM) relative to those with other …

Myositis, collectively referred to as idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, encompasses a
spectrum of diseases characterized by inflammation of skeletal muscles and extramuscular …

Objectives To prospectively compare ultrasound (US) and whole-body MRI for detection of
muscle abnormalities compatible with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM). Methods …

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is considered the most sensitive and specific imaging
technique for the detection of muscle diseases related to myopathies. Since 2008, the use of …

In recent years, imaging has played an increasing role in the clinical management of
patients with rheumatic diseases with respect to aiding diagnosis, guiding therapy and …

OBJECTIVES: To describe imaging modalities for diagnosing and monitoring of patients with
idiopathic inflammatory myopathies. METHODS: A detailed literature search summarising …

Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies are a rare heterogeneous group of chronic, autoimmune
conditions characterized by the slow, progressive weakness of the skeletal muscles and …

Abstract Purpose of Review The purpose of this review article is to highlight the current role
of diagnostic imaging in the assessment of inflammatory myopathies. Recent Findings …

Objective: Dermatomyositis (DM) and polymyositis (PM) make up the largest group of
potentially treatable myopathies and require early diagnosis. This study investigates …