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Polymyositis

Polymyositis (PM) is a type of chronic inflammation of the muscles (inflammatory myopathy) related to dermatomyositis and inclusion body myositis. Its name means "inflammation of many muscles" (poly- + myos- + -itis). [Source: Wikipedia ]

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Polymyositis 
May Cause
Acro-osteolysis
Arthritis with osteoporosis
Congenital cardiomyopathy
Esophageal dysmotility
Interstitial lung fibrosis
Widespread small irregular lung opacities
Widespread soft-tissue calcification
OrphaNet reference
Polymyositis 
May Cause
Acro-osteolysis
Arthritis with osteoporosis
Congenital cardiomyopathy
Esophageal dysmotility
Interstitial lung fibrosis
Widespread small irregular lung opacities
Widespread soft-tissue calcification


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