The spectrum of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies in South Africa

ConclusionThe spectrum of IIM in our cohort of mainly African blacks is similar to other studies, with OM being the most frequent subtype.Key Points• As there is limited information on idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) in sub-Saharan Africa, this study reports the spectrum of IIM in a South African cohort of predominantly African blacks.• Our patients were younger at diagnosis, and overlap myositis was the most common phenotype.• Comparisons with other studies show similarities in the manifestations of IIM.
Source: Clinical Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research