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. 1987 Aug;46(8):569–572. doi: 10.1136/ard.46.8.569

Preliminary observations on the role of magnetic resonance imaging for polymyositis and dermatomyositis.

L D Kaufman 1, B L Gruber 1, D P Gerstman 1, A T Kaell 1
PMCID: PMC1002201  PMID: 3662649

Abstract

The potential use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for inflammatory muscle disorders was evaluated in 13 patients with polymyositis and dermatomyositis. Abnormalities in signal intensity (p = 0.0076) and fat replacement (p = 0.0177) were identified and correlated significantly with clinical disease activity. In addition, MRI was useful in directing muscle biopsy of selected abnormal areas.

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