Myositis Health Article

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Reviewer Info: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.; ADAM Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, 05/21/2009

Definition

Myositis is an inflammation or swelling of the muscles, often caused by injury, infection, or an autoimmune disorder.

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Alternative Names

Myitis

References

Miller FW. Polymyositis and dermatomyositis. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 290.

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