Review: Integrated classification of inflammatory myopathies.

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Review: Integrated classification of inflammatory myopathies.

Neuropathol Appl Neurobiol. 2017 Jan 11;:

Authors: Allenbach Y, Benveniste O, Goebel HH, Stenzel W

Abstract
Inflammatory myopathies comprise a multitude of diverse diseases, most often occurring in complex clinical settings. In order to ensure accurate diagnosis, multidisciplinary expertise is required. Here, we propose a comprehensive myositis classification that incorporates clinical, morphological and molecular data as well as autoantibody profile. This review focuses on recent advances in myositis research, in particular, the correlation between autoantibodies and morphological or clinical phenotypes that can be used as the basis for an 'integrated' classification system. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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