The lung is involved in juvenile dermatomyositis

ConclusionThe frequency of lung involvement in children with JDM justifies systematic respiratory assessment with PFT including measures of respiratory muscle strength. We suggest that a chest HRCT scan is indicated in cases of respiratory symptoms and/or PFT abnormalities. Longitudinal studies are needed to assess pediatric characteristics, long‐term outcomes, and responses to treatment taking into account the risk–benefit ratio. Pediatr Pulmonol. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Pediatric Pulmonology - December 31, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Guillaume Pouessel, Antoine Deschildre, Muriel Le Bourgeois, Jean‐Marie Cuisset, Benoit Catteau, Chantal Karila, Véronique Nève, Caroline Thumerelle, Pierre Quartier, Isabelle Tillie‐Leblond Tags: Original Article: Other Source Type: research